Accreditation in Geology & Geological Engineering

Accreditation for Geology & Geological Engineering

Program Educational Objectives

1. Practice geological engineering related to geotechnical, geoenvironmental, geospatial information science, or earth resources, collaborating effectively with peers and communicating results clearly to diverse stakeholders.
2. Pursue additional education, research and development, or other means of advancing their knowledge and mastery of subjects related to the discipline.
3. Conduct themselves in a responsible, professional, and ethical manner within multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong communication skills. 
4. Participate as leaders in activities that support service, stewardship, and economic development of the region, state, and nation.

Student outcomes

The graduates of the program will demonstrate:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies