Geological Engineering 2000-01

Chair of Undergraduate Studies - D.M.Carmichael
Office - Miller Hall, Room 334
Telephone - (613) 533-6182
E-mail - carmichl@geol.queensu.ca

Geological Engineering is concerned with the practical application of the principles, concepts and techniques of the geological sciences to human needs. At the beginning of the second year of the Geological Engineering program, a student enrolls in one of four Options:

G3 MINERAL AND ENERGY EXPLORATION This Option emphasizes the exploration for, and extraction of, mineral and energy resources.

G5 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING This Option emphasizes the role of geological studies in the selection and investigation of sites for civil engineering works.

G6 GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING This Option emphasizes the application of geological engineering to environmental problems such as detection, prevention and remediation of groundwater contamination, and site-selection and design of landfill facilities.

G7 APPLIED GEOPHYSICS This Option includes a core of basic geological sciences, physics, mathematics and electrical engineering. It emphasizes the application of geophysics to the search for mineral and fossil-fuel resources and to civil engineering site investigation.

Field Work

Field work is a necessary part of geological engineering training, and field trips and field projects are offered in each year of study. Therefore, students will receive specialized instruction in field safety.

A two-week geological engineering field school is held in the spring immediately following final exams. Students are expected to take this course at the end of their second year. This course requires teams of students to use geological field methods in order to carry out a site investigation related to a specific geological engineering problem. In addition to this geological engineering field school, other more specialized field exercises are given in fourth year as part of regularly scheduled courses in mineral exploration, geotechnical engineering and applied geophysics.

The cost of accommodation and food while on field trips or at field schools will be borne by the student. Part of the cost of transportation will be borne by each student through the payment of a one-time Field Transportation Levy which is normally collected on admission to second year. In 1999/00, this Levy was $225, but the amount is subject to change. The only course not covered by the Field Transportation Levy is GEOL 402.

Geological Engineering Curriculum

Students in Geological Engineering are required to take CIVL 211 (Elementary Surveying) to fulfil their degree requirements. It is highly recommended that they do this in the Spring following first year, as GEOL 310 (Geological Engineering Field School) is normally taken in the Spring following second year. Students not following the program as listed in the Calendar, e.g., transfer students, should consult an academic advisor. Students entering the final year must consult an advisor to make sure they fulfill the program requirements as well as those of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.

Second Year Common Core

GEOL 211 Geological Engineering Field Methods F 24-30-0 54
GEOL 232 Mineralogy F 36-18-0 54
MATH 226 Ordinary Differential Equations F 36-0-0 36
MATH 227 Vector Analysis F 36-0-0 36
GEOL 235 Genesis and Characterization of Solid Earth Materials W 36-18-0 54
GEOL 238 Surficial Processes, Sedimentation and Stratigraphy W 36-12-0 48
GEOL 249 Geophysical Characterization of the Earth W 36-0-6 42
GEOL 265 Geochemical Characterization of the Earth W 36-12-0 48

NOTE STAT 267 is part of the Common Core, but is normally taken in second year by G3, G5 and G6, and in third year by G7.

MINERAL AND ENERGY EXPLORATION OPTION (G3)

CIVL 223 Mechanics and Strength of Materials F 36-6-12 54
CIVL 283 Environmental Engineering F 36-0-6 42
STAT 267 Probability and Statistics for Civil and Mining Engineers W 36-0-6 42
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 510

GEOTECHNICAL OPTION (G5)

CIVL 223 Mechanics and Strength of Materials F 36-6-12 54
STAT 267 Probability and Statistics for Civil and Mining Engineers W 36-0-6 42
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 504

GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION (G6)

CIVL 223 Mechanics and Strength of Materials F 36-6-12 54
CIVL 283 Environmental Engineering F 36-0-6 42
STAT 267 Probability and Statistics for Civil and Mining Engineers W 36-0-6 42
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 510

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS OPTION (G7)

PHYS 225 Mechanics F 36-0-6 42
PHYS 235 Engineering Electricity and Magnetism W 36-6-6 48
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 498

INTERSESSION (ALL OPTIONS)

GEOL 310 Geological Engineering Field School N 0-60-0 60

Third Year Common Core

GEOL 321 Analysis of Rock Structures F 36-18-0 54
GEOL 319 Applied Geophysics F 36-0-6 42
GEOL 349* Applications of Quantitative Analysis in Geological Engineering W 36-0-6 42
GEOL 333 Terrain Evaluation W 36-12-0 48
GEOL 382 Energy, Mineral and Water Resources W 24-18-0 42

NOTE A technical communications course is part of the Common Core. The G3, G5 and G6 options take MECH 380, whereas the G7 option has the choice of MECH 318 or MECH 380. However, MECH 318 will not be offered in 2000-2001.

*GEOL 349 will not be given in 2000-2001. In its place, students should take one of:

CIVL 293 Civil Engineering Analysis W 24-12-0 36
MATH 272 Application of Numerical Methods W 36-6-0 42
MINE 326 Computer Application in Mining I W 36-0-18 54

MINERAL AND ENERGY EXPLORATION OPTION (G3)

CHEM 278 Analytical Chemistry F 36-18-0 54
MINE 210 Elements of Mining F 36-12-0 48
GEOL 362 Petrology Applied to Ore Deposits W 36-18-0 54
An advanced rock mechanics course:
Either
GEOL 481 Structural Analysis Applied to Resource Deposits F 24-18-0 42
or
MINE 325 Applied Rock Mechanics W 36-18-0 54
MECH 380 Effective Technical Communication W 24-0-12 36
Two Humanities and Social Sciences Electives F/W 72
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 528

GEOTECHNICAL OPTION (G5)

CIVL 354 Fluid Mechanics F 36-6-6 48
CIVL 340 Soil Mechanics F 36-6-6 48
CIVL 355 Introductory Hydraulic Engineering W 36-6-6 48
MINE 325 Applied Rock Mechanics W 36-18-0 54
MECH 380 Effective Technical Communication W 24-0-12 36
One Technical Elective from the fourth-year G5 Technical Elective list F/W 36
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective F/W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 528

GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION (G6)

CHEM 278 Analytical Chemistry F 36-18-0 54
CIVL 354 Fluid Mechanics F 36-6-6 48
CIVL 340 Soil Mechanics F 36-6-6 48
CIVL 355 Introductory Hydraulic Engineering W 36-6-6 48
MECH 380 Effective Technical Communication W 24-0-12 36
One Technical Elective from the fourth-year G3 Technical Elective list F/W 36
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective F/W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 528

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS OPTION (G7)

ELEC 221 Electric Circuits F 36-0-6 42
Either:
MECH 318 Technical Writing and Project Communication F 36-0-6 42
or
MECH 380 Effective Technical Communication W 24-0-12 36
PHYS 333 Electronics for Scientists and Engineers W 24-18-0 42
STAT 267 Probability and Statistics for Civil and Mining Engineers W 36-0-6 42
One Technical Elective from the fourth-year G7 Technical Elective list F/W 36
Two Humanities and Social Sciences Electives F/W 72
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 492

NOTE As of 2001-2002, the third-year G7 program will have only one H&SS elective (in the Winter). In the place of the Fall H&SS elective in 2001-2002, G7 students will take a new MATH course, MATH 338.

Fourth Year Common Core

GEOL 445 Site Investigation and Case Histories F 36-0-6 42
GEOL 446 Engineering Design Project I F 0-0-36 36
GEOL 472 Economic Analysis Methods in Geological Engineering F 36-0-6 42
GEOL 447 Engineering Design Project II W 0-0-60 60

MINERAL AND ENERGY EXPLORATION OPTION (G3)

GEOL 402** Exploration and Mining Geology Field School (two weeks) N 0-60-0 60
GEOL 418** Petroleum Geology W 36-18-0 54
GEOL 422 Metallogeny and Mineral Exploration W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 465 Exploration Geochemistry W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 469*** Synthesis in Geological Engineering W 36-0-0 36
Two Technical Electives from the fourth year G3 Technical Elective list F/W 72
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective F/W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 522

G3 TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST

(students must take TWO courses from this list. This is normally done in their fourth year.)

GEOL 323 Quaternary Glacial Geology W 36-6-6 48
GEOL 337 Paleontology F 36-12-0 48
GEOL 340 Problems in Geological Engineering F/W 0-0-48 48
GEOL 368 Carbonate Sedimentology F 36-18-0 54
GEOL 421*** Igneous Petrology F 24-18-0 42
GEOL 431 Metamorphic Petrology W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 433 Hydrogeology W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 463 Methods of Geological Data Analysis F 22-18-2-0 42
GEOL 478** Terrigenous Clastic Sedimentology F 24-18-0 42
GEOL 485** Aqueous Geochemistry W 36-0-0 36
GEOL 488* Geology of North America F 36-0-0 36

GEOTECHNICAL OPTION (G5)

CIVL 452 Hydrology and Water Resources F 36-6-6 48
GEOL 433 Hydrogeology W 24-18-0 42
CIVL 342 Geotechnical Foundation Design W 36-2-10 48
Three Technical Electives from the fourth-year G5 Technical Elective list F/W 108
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective F/W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 462

G5 TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST

(Students must take a total of FOUR courses from this list during their third and fourth years.)

CIVL 443 Earth Structures and the Environment F 36-0-0 36
CIVL 455 River Engineering F 24-6-12 42
CIVL 456 Coastal Engineering W 24-6-12 42
CIVL 480 Subsurface Contamination by Hazardous Industrial Liquids F 36-0-6 42
GEOL 323 Quaternary Glacial Geology W 36-6-6 48
GEOL 340 Problems in Geological Engineering F/W 0-0-48 48
GEOL 463 Methods of Geological Data Analysis F 22-18-2-0 42
GEOL 469*** Synthesis in Geological Engineering W 36-0-0 36
GEOL 478** Terrigenous Clastic Sedimentology F 24-18-0 42
GEOL 485** Aqueous Geochemistry W 36-0-0 36
GPHY 304 Arctic and Periglacial Environments F 24-18-0 42
MINE 220 Explosives Technology W 36-18-0 54

GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION (G6)

GEOL 433 Hydrogeology W 24-18-0 42
CIVL 480 Subsurface Contamination by Hazardous Industrial Liquids F 36-0-6 42
GEOL 485** Aqueous Geochemistry W 36-0-0 36
Two Technical Elective from the fourth-year G6 Technical Elective list F/W 72
Two Humanities and Social Sciences Electives F/W 72
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 444

G6 TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST

(students must take a total of THREE courses from this list during their third and fourth years)

CHEM 387 Organic Chemistry F 36-0-0 36
CIVL 342 Geotechnical Foundation Design W 36-2-10 48
CIVL 443 Earth Structures and the Environment F 36-0-0 36
CIVL 452 Hydrology and Water Resources F 36-6-6 48
CIVL 455 River Engineering F 24-6-12 42
CIVL 456 Coastal Engineering W 24-6-12 42
CIVL 482 Municipal Water Engineering W 36-12-0 48
GEOL 323 Quaternary Glacial Geology W 36-6-6 48
GEOL 340 Problems in Geological Engineering F/W 0-0-48 48
GEOL 362 Petrology Applied to Ore Deposits W 36-18-0 54
GEOL 418** Petroleum Geology W 36-18-0 54
GEOL 463 Methods of Geological Data Analysis F 22-18-2-0 42
GEOL 478** Terrigenous Clastic Sedimentoloty F 24-18-0 42
GEOL 469*** Synthesis in Geological Engineering W 36-0-0 36
GPHY 304 Arctic and Periglacial Environments F 24-18-0 42
MINE 325 Applied Rock Mechanics W 36-18-0 54
SURP 853 Environmental Services F 36-0-0 36

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS OPTION (G7)

GEOL 409 Applied Geophysics: Laboratory F 12-18-30 60
GEOL 429** Geophysical Signal Analysis and Inverse Theory W 36-0-6 42
GEOL 469*** Synthesis in Geological Engineering W 36-0-0 36
GEOL 479** Applied Geophysics: Potential Field and Electromagnetic Methods W 36-0-6 42
GEOL 489 Applied Geophysics: Seismic Methods W 36-0-6 42
One Technical Elective from the fourth-year G7 Technical Elective list F/W 36
One Humanities and Social Sciences Elective F/W 36
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS 474

G7 TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST

(students must take a total of TWO courses from this list during their third and fourth years)

ELEC 381 Applications of Electromagnetics F 36-0-6 42
GEOL 340 Problems in Geological Engineering F/W 0-0-48 48
GEOL 362 Petrology Applied to Ore Deposits W 36-18-0 54
GEOL 368 Carbonate Sedimentology F 36-18-0 54
GEOL 418** Petroleum Geology W 36-18-0 54
GEOL 422 Metallogeny and Mineral Exploration W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 433 Hydrogeology W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 463 Methods of Geological Data Analysis F 22-18-2-0 42
GEOL 465 Exploration Geochemistry W 24-18-0 42
GEOL 478** Terrigenous Clastic Sedimentology F 24-18-0 42
GEOL 481 Structural Analysis Applied to Resource Deposits F 24-18-0 42
MATH 436**** Partial Differential Equations F 36-0-0 36

**These courses are offered every second year. GEOL 479 will be given next in 2000-2001. GEOL 418, GEOL 429, GEOL 478, and GEOL 485 will be given next in 2001-2002. GEOL 402 will be given next in Spring following the 2001-2002 academic year.

***GEOL 421 and GEOL 469 will not be given in 2000-2001. Students in 4th year G3 and G7 should replace the GEOL 469 requirement with a Technical Elective from their respective Technical Elective lists.

****MATH 436 will be offered for the last time in Fall 2000

Complementary Studies

A minimum of 245 AU of Complementary Studies are required in the Geological Engineering program. These requirements are satisfied by: 1) compulsory (core) courses (one LINKAGE course, an Engineering Economics course (GEOL 472), a Technical Communications course (MECH 380 or MECH 318), and elements of other core courses); and, 2) three H&SS elective courses chosen from the list in the Complementary Studies section.