Abstract
Engineering geology is distinguished by being chiefly confined to the physical aspects of geoscience, i.e., to physico-geology. The other branches of applied geology—petroleum, mining, and ground-water—are concerned dominantly with the mineral aspects of geoscience and with the demand for specific resources. Tomorrow's undergraduate geology curricula will consist largely of preparation in the basic sciences, humanities, and engineering science, with a few strong geological courses. The continued upgrading of preparatory training necessitates that geological courses become more rigorous and provides for an interdisciplinary approach to the study of processes and physical environments. Graduate-level training in the geosciences for future engineering geologists is taken for granted. The forthcoming sophisticated applications of physico-geology are fascinating. Tomorrow's practitioner must possess a well-rounded training in geoscience, plus certain other attributes, to serve these expanding challenges.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
