Degree in Geological Engineering

Goals

University degree with a profile focused on engineering activities linked to public works and the valuation and research of mineral and hydrogeological resources, including all environmental aspects related to them.

Duration

4 courses academics - 240 credits ECTS

Teaching

The teaching is type in person, where the main language of instruction is Spanish

Contact

Student Secretary. Tel: 910 676 324

Professional Outings

Train professionals with a profile focused on engineering activities linked to public works and the valuation and research of mineral and hydrogeological resources, including all environmental aspects related to them.
Train specifically to carry out multiple activities related to prospecting and research of natural resources; design, planning and execution of oil, natural gas, groundwater and underground fluid injection drilling, planning and execution of special foundations, geotechnical, topographical, economic valuation, planning and safety studies.
Enable integration in engineering companies that study the design of prevention plans for natural geological risks and those induced by anthropic activity and that study the location of temporary or permanent landfills for urban, industrial, toxic and dangerous waste.

Teaching Organization and Evaluation Plans

Semester September - January

February - June Semester

Subjects and Learning Guides

This degree consists of an itinerary that will provide the student with the professional responsibilities Mining Technical Engineer, specialty in Mining Surveys and Prospecting.

First Course

First Semester

*Subjects*	*Guy*	*Credits*
65001001 - Algebra	Basic	6
65001002 - Calculation I	Basic	6
65001010 - Computer Science and Programming	Basic	6
65001006 - Physics I	Basic	6
65001055 - Chemistry I	Mandatory	6

First Course

Second Semester

*Subjects*	*Guy*	*Credits*
65001003 - Calculus II	Basic	6
65001004 - Statistics	Basic	6
65001007 - Physics II	Basic	6
65001005 - Graphic Expression	Basic	6
65001056 - Chemistry II	Mandatory	6

Second Course

Third Semester

*Subject*	*Guy*	*Credits*
65001011 - Mathematics Extension	Mandatory	6
65001012 - Electromagnetism	Mandatory	6
65001018 - Mechanical	Mandatory	6
65001021 - Physical Chemistry	Mandatory	6
65001008 - Geology	Basic	6

Second Course

Fourth Semester

*Subjects*	*Guy*	*Credits*
65001013 - Electrical engineering	Mandatory	6
65001019 - Fluid Mechanics	Mandatory	6
65001023 - Materials Technology	Mandatory	7,5
65001015 - Geomatics	Mandatory	4,5
65001009 - Business Management	Basic	6

Third Course

Fifth Semester

*Subject*	*Guy*	*Credits*
65003018 - Rock and Soil Mechanics	Mandatory	4,5
65003025 - Stratigraphy and Geomorphology	Mandatory	4,5
65003026 - Structural Geology and Cartography	Mandatory	4,5
65003031 - Mine Working I	Mandatory	4,5
65003032 - Mineralogy and Petrology	Mandatory	4,5
65003013 - Electronics and Control	Mandatory	4,5

Third Course

Sixth Semester

*Subject*	*Guy*	*Credits*
65003033 - Geophysical Prospecting	Mandatory	4.5
65003029 - Geotechnics and Underground Works	Mandatory	4.5
65003020 - Environmental Geological Engineering	Mandatory	4.5
65003028 - Applied Geochemistry	Mandatory	4.5
65003034 - Surveys and Testimony	Mandatory	4.5
65003024 - Theory of Structures and Construction Procedures	Mandatory	4,5

*Subject (Annual)*	*Guy*	Credits
65003039 - English for Professional and Academic Communication	Mandatory	6

Fourth Course

Seventh Semester

*Subject*	*Guy*	Credits
65003030 - Hydrogeology and Hydrology	Mandatory	7.5
65003035 - Deposits	Mandatory	6
65003027 - Geology and Hydrocarbon Exploration	Mandatory	4.5
65003019 - Project Engineering	Mandatory	3
65003022 - Safety and Hygiene	Mandatory	4.5
65003036 - Hydrocarbon Production	Elective	4.5
65003037 - GIS and Remote Sensing	Elective	4.5
65003030 - Sampling and Analysis Techniques	Elective	4.5

Fourth Course

Eighth Semester

*Subject*	*Guy*	Credits
65003041 - PRACTICUM IG	Mandatory	4.5
65003042 - Special Work carried out as a Specific Application of the PRACTICUM IG	Elective	1,5

Enrolled, New and Graduated Students

Course Academic	Enrolled - 1st and 2nd Courses (Multigrade)	Enrolled - 3rd and 4th Courses (GIG)	New 3rd Course	Graduates GIG
2023 - 24	302	21	6
2022 - 23	281	18	9	1
2021 - 22	247	18	7	2
2020 - 21	226	18	7	7
2019 - 20	272	23	11	5

Degree Information and Support for New Students

Mentor Project

The project consists of the mentoring of new students by veteran colleagues, especially qualified and motivated to help other students.

Project Monitor

A support monitor is a student who has passed the subject and is qualified to help other colleagues to overcome it.

Access to Master's Studies

All graduates of this degree will meet the requirements of access to Master's degree studies in Mining Engineering established in section 4.2.1. of the Order CIN/310/2009 which establishes the requirements for the verification of official university degrees that
qualified to practice the profession of MINING ENGINEER.

Quality Certification

The degree of Degree in Geological Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

Accredited since 06/01/2015

The degree of Degree in Geological Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid has been accredited by the European Accreditation of Engineering Programs EURACE®

Accredited from 01/28/2021 to 01/27/2027

See here the Quality Reports for GIG