Geoengineering Four-Year Plan
Revised 04/2023
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: CSE prefers these math courses: Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2373, Math 2374. However, these alternative courses will also fulfill the same requirements, respectively: Math 1271, Math 1272, Math 2243, Math 2263.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
- ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
- ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
- ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1061) [1cr]
- ◊ Chem 1061 Chem Principles I (placement or 1015, &1065) [3cr]
- 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 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (&1062) [1cr]
- ◊ Chem 1062 Chem Principles II (1061, &1066) [3cr]
- 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 1061/65, &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 1062/66, 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]
- Technical Elective I [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]
- Earth Sciences Elective [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 1061/65, Chem 1062/66, 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
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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