Geological Engineering
Geological Engineers are distinctly different from other, run-of-the-mill engineers. They engineer with natural material (rock, soil, water, even snow), unlike other engineers who use man-made materials like steel, concrete, asphalt and composites. Hence, if you would like to be an engineer that works in harmony with nature, there is only one engineering track for you: geological engineering. Assess and alleviate geologic hazards like landslides, earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions. Design and build highways, foundations, tunnels and mines. Save the environment from polluted groundwater and by safe sitting of landfills. Design urban sites for new development and landfills.
Degrees Offered: M.S.
Required Standardized Test: GRE
Application Deadline: Fall: Feb. 1, Spring: Sept. 15
Graduate Program Director:
Paula Noble, noblepj@unr.edu