Engineering Geology, Emphasis
Engineering geology is the study of geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works. This is an optional area of emphasis.
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| GLY 200 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab | 4 |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| or GLY 492 | Capstone Class | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| GLY 200 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab | 4 |
| GLY 201 & GLY 211L | The Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Lab | 4 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 313 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GLY 330 | Tectonics | 3 |
| or GLY 426 | Applied Geophysics | |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| GLY 455 & GLY 455L | Hydrogeology and Hydrogeology Laboratory | 4 |
| GLY 457 | Engineering Geology | 4 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| or GLY 492 | Capstone Class | |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| PHY 211 & PHY 202 | University Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 5 |
| PHY 213 & PHY 204 | University Physics II and General Physics 2 Laboratory | 5 |
| Engineering Electives | 15 | |
| Introduction to CAD | ||
| Engineering Computations | ||
| Statics | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Mech of Deformable Bodies | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Introduction to Geomatics | ||
| Civil Engineer Materials | ||
| Foundation Engineering | ||
| Retaining Structures and Slope | ||
| Hydrologic Engineering | ||
| Free Electives | 8 | |
Major Information
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the College of Science literature requirement as well as the Core II writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester's schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate mathematics and science courses.
- The capstone experience (GLY 491 Capstone Experience) (Fall semester) is an individualized research project or internship experience requiring a written report and an oral presentation. The capstone requirement may be met alternatively by attending geology summer field camp or by completing the capstone seminar offered on demand in the spring semesters (GLY 492 Capstone Class).
Semester Plan
Programs of study offered by the Department of Geology are designed for individuals seeking a career as an earth scientist. The greatest number of geologists are employed by natural resource industries. These include metallic and nonmetallic mining companies as well as petroleum, natural gas, and coal companies. This area of specialization has its own specific curriculum and has been added to meet the increasing demand for geoscientists who are trained in the acquisition, interpretation, and use of earth materials (rock, soil, ground water) for the solution of engineering problems. The program provides geologists with specific training that will enable them to effectively interact with, and support, engineers. Its curriculum involves a heavy emphasis on math, physics, and engineering.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| GLY 200 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Engineering elective (ENGR 111 recommended) | 3 | |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 201 & GLY 211L | The Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Lab | 4 |
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| Engineering elective | 3 | |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 330 or GLY 426 | Tectonics or Applied Geophysics | 3 |
| GLY 313 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Free elective | 3 | |
| Free elective | 3 | |
| Engineering elective (ENGR 213 recommended) | 3 | |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Engineering Elective (ENGR 216 recommended) | 3 | |
| PHY 211 & PHY 202 | University Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 5 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience or Capstone Class | 2-4 |
| GLY 457 | Engineering Geology | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 14-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHY 213 & PHY 204 | University Physics II and General Physics 2 Laboratory | 5 |
| GLY 455 & GLY 455L | Hydrogeology and Hydrogeology Laboratory | 4 |
| Engineering elective | 3 | |
| Free elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-122 | |