Undergraduate Calendar Content
2005-2006
GE
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
GE 1026
Geology Laboratory for Geological Engineers
2ch (3L)
An introductory study of: minerals and rocks; physics, chemistry and structure of the earth; geological
age determination and summary of historical geology; surface processes, subsurface processes;
economic geology of Canada.
GE 2022
Engineering Geology
5 ch (3C 3L)
A study of geological materials and hazards; site investigations; environmental geology; geothermal
resources and exploitation; and case histories of geological problems in engineering projects. Equivalent
to GEOL 2022. Prerequisite: GEOL 1001 and GE 1026 or equivalent.
GE 4401
Applied Glacial Geology
5 ch (3C 3L)
The characteristics of flow, erosion and deposition by active and stagnant ice masses, facies
relationships in processes and products of glaciated terrain. Practical applications, including relevance of
sample collection and analyses for geochemical and geotechnical evaluation. Prerequisites: GEOL 2212
and GEOL 2321 or instructor's approval. Equivalent to GEOL 4401.
GE 4412
Applied Rock Mechanics
5 ch (3C 2L)
Acquisition and use of geological data in the construction of engineering structures sited in rocks. Design
of slopes in rock considering both the two and the three dimensional cases of sliding failure. Analysis of
failed slopes to determine cohesion along the sliding surface. Improvement of rock slopes including the
design of rock anchors. Prerequisites: GEOL 1041/1042/1045 or equivalent. Equivalent to GEOL 4411.
GE 4432
Rock Mechanics Design
5 ch (2C 3L)
Classification, description and testing of the rock mass and the measurement of in-situ stress. Stability
of underground openings and design of tunnel supports. Prerequisite: GE 4411. Equivalent to GEOL
4432.
GE 4442
Mineral Resource Utilization
5 ch (3C 2L)
Mineral exploration, evaluation, exploitation, processing, marketing and conservation.
GE 4973
Team Design Project
4 ch (1C 6L) [W]
Working in teams, students will complete an engineering design project that draws on their knowledge
and skills obtained in previous courses. Student teams will design a structure, system, process or
resource development plan to meet a broad range of specified constraints. Students will manage their
projects professionally, prepare a comprehensive written report, and present their design work orally.
Prerequisite: Restricted to students in their final year of the program, or with permission of the
instructor.
GE 4993
Senior Report II
4 ch ( 1C 6L) [W]
A written document based on the proposal in Senior Report I. The subject is investigated using all
means available to the student with the guidance of an approved supervisor. The student is required to
present the subject of the report orally and attend similar presentations by colleagues. Prerequisites: GE
4983.
GE 5153
Waste Geotechnics
4 ch (3C 3L*)
Design of sanitary landfills, with emphasis on clay liners and composite liners. Properties of
geosynthetics. Geotechnical properties of municipal solid waste. Landfilling procedures. Hydrological
evaluation of sanitary landfills. Site selection. Prerequisites: CE 3113, GE 2022.
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GE 5753
Engineering Hydrogeology
4 ch (3C 3L)
Covers important topics in quantitative hydrogeology, including: principles of saturated and unsaturated
groundwater flow, solutions to groundwater flow problems, well hydraulics and pumping tests,
introductory groundwater geochemistry, and contaminant migration and attenuation processes in
groundwater. Prerequisites: CE 2703, GEOL 1001, GEOL 1026, or CHE 2703.
GE 5943
Research Project
4 ch (1C 6L) [W]
Each student will work on an approved research project. The student will: present a proposal which will
serve as the basis for the project; carry out work on the project with the guidance of an approved
supervisor; submit written progress reports at specified times; write a final report at the completion of
the project; present the subject of the report orally; and attend similar presentations by colleagues.
Prerequisite: CE 3973.
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