Geoengineering Four-Year Plan

Revised 04/2024

Bold: only offered in indicated semester; Italic: course prerequisites and corequisites (designated by &); UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: courses required for admission to this major
+: students may substitute AEM 2021 for AEM 2011. Students must then substitute one of the following options for AEM 2012: EE 2001, MatS 2001, CSci 1113, ME 3331, or Chem 2301.

Note: This is a sample plan that shows the department's recommended course plan for completing this degree in four years. Alternative course options can be seen on the APAS or Catalog page.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1071 CSE Chem Principles I (&1065) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1071) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
  • CEGE 1101 Intro to Civil, Environmental, & Geo-Engineering (optional) [1cr]
  • CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr]

Spring Semester

  • ◊ Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301W, &Math 1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1072 CSE Chem Principles II (1071, &1066) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (&1072) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ AEM 2011 Statics + (CSE, Phys 1301W, &Math 2374) [3cr]
  • ESci 2201 Solid Earth Dynamics (&Phys 1301W) [4cr]
  • ESci 2301 Mineralogy (&Chem 1071/65, &Math 1371) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (1372) [4cr]
  • AEM 3031 Deformable Body Mechanics (CSE, 2011 or 2021, Math 2374, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3101 Computer Applications I (CSE, Phys 1301W, Math 1372) [3cr]
  • ESci 3891 Field Methods [2cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Summer after sophomore year: ESci 3911 Introductory Field Geology (3891)

Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • ESci 4501 Structural Geology (2201) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3501 Environmental Engineering (Chem 1072/66, Phys 1302W) [3cr]
  • AEM 2012 Dynamics + (CSE, 2011, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3301 Soil Mechanics I (CSE, 3101, AEM 3031) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CHOOSE ONE:
    • ESci 2302 Petrology (2301) [3cr]
    • ESci 2203 Earth Surface Dynamics [4cr]
  • CEGE 4121 Computer Applications II (UD, 3101, Math 2373, Math 2374) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3102 Uncertainty & Decision Analysis (Math 1372) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3502 Fluid Mechanics (CSE, 3101, AEM 2012 or 3031, Math 2373) [4cr]
  • CEGE 3103 Ethics & Professional Practice (UD) [1cr]
  • Earth Sciences Elective [3 or 4cr]

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • CEGE 4311 Rock Mechanics (UD, 3301) [4cr]
  • CEGE 4351 Groundwater Mechanics (UD, 3502) [3cr]
  • CEGE 4101W Project Management & Engineering Econ (UD) [3cr]
  • Technical Elective I [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CEGE 4104W Capstone Design (4121, 4311, 4351, ESci 4501) [4cr]
  • CEGE Technical Elective [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective II (If needed to reach 14 credits) [2 to 4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 125

Additional Information

The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.

Applying to a major: z.umn.edu/csemajorapp

Courses required for admission to this major: Phys 1301W Phys 1302W, Chem 1071/65, Chem 1072/66, Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2374, AEM 2011

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Department Contact Information

Website: z.umn.edu/CEGEUGhandbook
Main Phone: 612-625-5522 | Main Office: Civil Engineering 122
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Randal Barnes; barne003@umn.edu
Major Catalog Page: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/035221807 
 

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University Degree Requirements

All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.

Writing Requirements

University Writing:

  • Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

  • One: Any level*
  • One: Any level*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education

Cores:

  • Biological Sciences w/Lab
  • Physical Sciences w/Lab*
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts/Humanities
  • Literature
  • Mathematical Thinking*

Themes (choose 4 of 5):

  • Race, Power, and Justice in the US (required)
  • Civic Life and Ethics
  • The Environment*
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technology and Society