Geological Engineering (Master of Engineering)
1. Objectives
l Master fundamental theories, systemic professional knowledge and techniques of Geological Engineering
l Master one foreign language for scientific and academic communication
l Have strong capability of using computers
l Have capability to do independent and creative researches, and effectively solve engineering practical problems.
2. Key courses
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Title
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Hours
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Credit
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Engineering Mathematics
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48
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3
|
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Advanced Applied Geophysics
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32
|
2
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Geological Engineering and Evaluation of Petroleum exploration
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48
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3
|
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Geological Engineering of Petroleum Development
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48
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3
|
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Petroleum Geophysical Well Logging
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48
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3
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Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Engineering
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48
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3
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3. Graduation & Degree Requirements
The minimum credits for Geological Engineering master degree is 32, of which 25 credits for degree courses and the rest for non-degree courses.
4. Career Prospects
Graduates majoring in Geological Engineering are highly recruited in the energy industry in China, and many graduating students are placed in full-time positions or choose to continue onto graduate school.
Along with their degree work, a vast majority of students participate in the various opportunities through the various oil companies across the country. Most of them work with internship for around or more than one year in the oil companies (future employers).
Graduates gain the skills needed to work in a variety of large corporations and government agencies. Students find jobs as Geological engineers in industry include positions in mineral exploration companies, petroleum exploration and production companies, petroleum service companies, engineering consulting firms, water resource and environmental firms and paleontology resource management and mitigation firms. Basically, the college has very high job placement rating, and graduates receive among the highest starting salaries in China.
