University of Waterloo

Courses for your Geological Engineering degree

First-year courses and beyond

September to December

CHE 102 – Chemistry for Engineers
GEOE 100 – Environmental and Geological Engineering Concepts
CIVE 104 – Mechanics 1
GEOE 115 – Linear Algebra
MATH 116 – Calculus 1 for Engineering
ENGL 191/COMMST 191 – Communication in the Engineering Profession

May to August

CIVE 105 – Mechanics 2
GEOE 121 – Computational Methods
GEOE 153 – Earth Engineering
GENE 123 – Electrical Circuits and Instrumentation
MATH 118 – Calculus 2 for Engineering

This is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

After first year

See the range of courses available in Geological Engineering.
You'll have the ability to choose between three specializations: Geology, Hydrogeology, and Soil, Rock, and Structures.
View all the courses required for your degree.

Sample upper-year courses

EARTH 231 – Mineralogy
GEOE 353 – Geotechnical Engineering 1
EARTH 438 – Engineering Geology
GEOE 400 – Geological Engineering Design Project 1

Advisors are here to help

You might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you have questions, email our admissions staff who would be happy to assist.

Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you

determine your class and lab schedule,
select options and specializations,
ensure that you're meeting the requirements for your degree, and more.

Next steps

Overview of Waterloo's Geological Engineering program.
Download a Faculty of Engineering brochure.