Princeton University

Geological Engineering is the application of science to problems and projects involving the Earth, its physical environment, earth materials, and natural resources.  The curriculum is offered in a cooperative effort between the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Geosciences, and is specially designed for the student who wishes to build upon the freshman and sophomore mathematics and engineering courses as a basis for studies in the earth sciences.

All Geological Engineering students must acquire a strong background in Mathematics and the Basic Sciences (9 courses), followed by specific courses in Engineering Sciences (9 courses) that stress basic geological, geophysical, and geochemical principles.  These are followed by a sequence of four Engineering Design courses which are complemented by Program Electives.  The Program Electives should form a coherent sequence of at least four courses in the student's area of interest.  Engineering Design must be a significant component of the thesis for students in the Geological Engineering Program, which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.  Geological field experience is most desirable for students interested in the profession, and thus, the summer field course, GEO 300, is held at the field camp in Red Lodge, Montana.  Financial assistance is available.

 CLASS ADVISORS

Professor Satish Myneni- All Classes
M-51 Guyot Hall - Telephone: 8-5848