GEOE - 410 Engineering Field Geology

GeoE 410 is a six-credit engineering geology field course that provides students with an intense 5-week field and laboratory experience. The course has been designed to enhance education and training for geological engineering students while still providing a strong foundation in field geology.

The complex geology of the Black Hills provides an excellent opportunity to observe and study a wide range of engineering challenges resulting from both geologic and anthropogenic sources. Individual and group projects focus on topics such as slope stability, geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, surface and ground water hydrology,  contaminant transport, and other pertinent engineering topics, all the while focusing on the importance that a thorough understanding of local geology has on these types of projects.

When applicable,  equipment such as drone applications, streamflow gages, and industry standard software packages are utilized. This helps the projects to be realistic and meaningful leading to a better understanding of the material covered.