Geological Engineering Studies

Diploma of Technology

Duration: 4.5 semesters

Program Description

Academy Canada’s Geological Engineering Studies program prepares students to work in the mining and explorations industry. Students will acquire knowledge of minerals and rock identification, prospecting techniques, mine workings, surveying and computer skills. The program includes the skills and knowledge to enable the graduate to assist in locating and evaluating mineral deposits.

Program Courses

Some of the topic areas included in Geological Engineering Studies program will include the following:

• GEO 1100 Geology
• GEO 1200 Geology II
• MNG 1100 Introduction to Mining
• CM 2200 Communications
• SUR 1100 Surveying I
• SUR 1200 Surveying II
• PH 1100 Physics
• DRF 1201 Drafting and Descriptive Geometry
• GEO 1220 Introduction to Geophysics
• CAD 1100 Computer Aided Drafting
• CHM 1206 Chemistry
• GEO 2409 Applied Geology
• MTH 1210 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
• GEO 2420 Introduction to Structural Geology
• GEO 2410 Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy
• GISC Geographic Information Systems Concept
• GEO 3630 Metamorphic Rocks
• MC 1050 Introduction to Computers
• GEO 3500 Igneous Rock
• GEO 3530 Mineral Deposits
• GEO 3660 Mine Geology
• CM 1400 Introduction to Technical Reporting
• CM 1410 Technical Reporting
• GEO 3651 Economics for the Mineral Industry
• EN 1200 Environmental/Human Resources
• MA 1630 Probability and Statistics
• GEO 2301 Field Geology
• MA 1100 Pre-calculus
• JSSK Job Search Skills
• WHMI WHMIS
• FACP Standard First Aid

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from the Geological Engineering Studies program may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) with exploration and mining companies. Graduates can apply for employment involving surveying, drafting, and claim staking/general assessments. Opportunities may also be created through entrepreneurial activities and contractual positions.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Geological Engineering Studies program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the formal high school requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of the Guidance Counsellor or High School Principal. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Geological Engineering Studies program. These students must be at least 19 years of age, complete an application form, provide a copy of recent marks and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test, arranged by Academy Canada.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.