Geological Engineering

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What is Geological Engineering?

Geological Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the earth. A geological engineer can work in a number of different professional environments that include petroleum, civil or mining engineering, groundwater, geology, waste management, exploration for natural resources, and any endeavor where an understanding of the behavior of earth materials is essential. Geological Engineering is one of the oldest engineering professions and has roots in mining and civil engineering as well as geology.

Areas of Study

There are a wide variety of areas that can be pursued in the Geological engineering program at Waterloo:

	Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Design
	Hydrolgeology/Groundwater
	Petroleum and Mineral Extraction
	Geophysics

Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Design:

The design and construction of structures that rest on, or are made from soils and rock such that as earthen dams, subsurface waste disposal sites, and rock excavations.

Hydrology/Groundwater:

The study of the transport of water and contaminants through soil and rock, and the environmental analysis of water resources. This is the field experiening the most growth here at Waterloo.

Petroleum and Mineral Extraction:

The location, and environmentally responsible removal of mineral deposits.

Geophysics:

The use of indirect analytical methods to determine subsurface properties.

Employment Opportunities

NOTE * Provide Links here! Go into greater detail

http://www.awwoa.ab.ca/komexprod.htm http://www.esaa.org/members/full/page111.html

http://142.176.32.3/ (Atlantic Division) http://www.pgc.nrcan.gc.ca/ (Pacific Division) http://borehole.gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/hp_e.htm (Borehole Geophysics Section)

http://www.syncrude.com/

http://www.discoveryplace.com/

	Komex International: Calgary, AB. Environmental Geophysics and Hydrology;
	Geological Survey of Canada: Baffin island, NWY Ottawa, ON. Remote Field Mapping.
	Syncrude Canada LTD: Fort McMurray, AB Geotechnical Construction and Environmental Hydrology.
	Mobil Oil LTD:Calgary, AB. Oil and Gas Exploration. Geophysics
	Queenston Mining Inc: Kirkland Lake, ON. Field Mapping and Mineral Exploration

Is Geological Engineering Right For You?

Geological Engineering is one of the most applied programs at the University of Waterloo. It combines aspects of design and field work.(*picture link here*) Geological Engineers are hands on people, they can solve problems in the office and and put the solutions to work in the field.

Some Geological Engineers find themselves working all over the world, (*picture*) you never know where your degree might take you. Often people are drawn to Geological Engineering for the adventure.

Students interested in working with the earth, with strengths in applied sciences, math and computers are successful in the Geological Engineering progrm.

It you think you are up to the chalanges that we face everyday, interacting with our planet and our environment then Geological Engineering is for you.

For more Information Contact Lisa

Email: leichhol@civoffice.uwaterloo.ca

Phone:(519) 888-4567 ext. 3464