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MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Geological
Engineering encompasses the
professional engineering applications of geology (the science of
earth materials and processes) to mineral resources research and
exploration, surface and underground engineering construction
problems, groundwater and geothermal energy development and related
problems. Geological Engineering requires the integration of
geological science and engineering principles and methods, beyond
the concepts of geology as a science, for the recognition, analysis
is and solution of various engineering problems which require
professional and specialized geological investigations.
Educational Mission
The educational mission of the Geological
Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering of Middle East
Technical University is to graduate professionals who are capable of
providing innovative solutions to geological engineering problems
met by private, public, industrial and government entities, as well
as being able to follow, utilize and disseminate developments in
related areas of science and technology.
Objectives
The Geological
Engineering Program is designed to educate graduates who in their
professional life are;
1. able
to
identify,
formulate and solve geological engineering
problems with
a thorough awareness of
professional,
ethical, environmental, social and economical responsibilities,
2. able to
design and conduct
experiments/projects and analyze results for solving
geological
engineering problems, individually or in single or
multidisciplinary teams,
3. able to
effectively communicate geological engineering problems
and the impact of their possible
solutions in a global and societal context, and
4. aware of the
responsibility for continuous professional development by gaining
new knowledge and skills in the area of expertise and/or in expanded
horizons.
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