Balochistan is the largest and the most mineral & hydrocarbon-rich province of Pakistan. About 90% of the area of the province is unexplored and Geology is the core subject to explore these hidden treasures.
Keeping in view the importance of hidden natural resources and their use in the economic development of the country, it was absolutely crucial to establish the department of Geological Engineering. Based on the essential needs, the Department of Geological Engineering was initiated in 2008 as the first degree awarding Geological Engineering program under the faculty of Engineering at BUITEMS.
Geological Engineers can explore, identify and guide people regarding mineral and hydrocarbon discovery in all mineral rich areas. Geological Engineers can analyse the engineering behaviour of Geotechnics, rock and soil against the constructed projects. This field is particularly prolific in terms of employment at the energy sector. The graduates may join as a Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist/ Construction Consultants, Civil contractors in major petroleum and gas related organisation, atomic energy, Irrigation Department, Education Institutions and organization in the private and public sector. Besides, geological engineers may assist in the Natural Energy Resources Exploration.
The Department of Geological Engineering is committed to train engineers with advanced knowledge and contemporary skills, while promoting a culture of research, equipping students with the art of living to achieve success in their future professional careers not only in Pakistan but throughout the world.
Admission Requirement
- FSC (Pre-Engineering/Pre-medical/ICS) from any recognized board with at least 60% marks.
- DAE (Civil, Land and Mine Surveying, Mining) securing 60% Marks.
- Qualifying the admission test.
Degree Requirement
- Total Credit Hours: 136
- Total Courses: 46
- Minimum CGPA ≥ 2.0
- Academic rules
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Program Educational Objectives
Graduates in B.S Geological Engineering at Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering & Management Science (BUITEMS) will have:
- The ability to apply technological and engineering fundamentals for the solution of geotechnical and environmental problems that are related to Geological processes.
- The ability to exhibit effective communication, teamwork, leadership skills, and technical competence enabling them to excel in their professional careers as well as in higher studies.
- The ability to fulfil ethical, professional, and social responsibilities in their professional lives and community services.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following twelve program learning outcomes (as given in the PEC accreditation Manual 2014) have been adopted as the graduate attributes by the B.Sc. Geological Engineering Program at BUITEMS:
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- Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply
mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization
to the solution of complex computer engineering problems.
- Problem Analysis: An ability to identify,
formulate, and analyze complex computer engineering problems and to be able to
acquire substantiated conclusions using principles of computer engineering, natural
sciences and engineering sciences.
- Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to
design solutions for complex computer engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Investigation: An ability to investigate complex
engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and
conduct of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, and
synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
- Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and
apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools,
including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an
understanding of the inherent limitations.
- The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply
reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
- Environment and Sustainability: An ability to
understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable
development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
- Individual and Team Work: An ability to work
effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or
multidisciplinary settings.
- Communication: An ability to communicate
effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with
the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- Project Management: An ability to demonstrate
management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member
and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize the
importance of and be able to pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of
innovation and technological developments.
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Program Schema
The BS Geological Engineering is a 4-years (8-semesters)
programme in which students are required to complete a specified number of courses:
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FIRST SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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ENGG-201
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Engineering Drawing & Graphics
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1+1
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2
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ENGG-111
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Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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2+1
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3
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GEOE-203
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Physical Geology
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3+1
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4
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CHE-102
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Applied Chemistry
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2+0
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5
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MATHP-118
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Calculus & Analytical Geometry
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3+0
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6
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HUM-101
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Islamic studies/Ethics
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2+0
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7
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HUM-163
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Functional English
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2+0
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-305
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Mineralogy & Petrology
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2+1
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2
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GEOE-202
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Introduction to Geological Engineering
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2+0
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3
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MATHP-214
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Differential Equations
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3+0
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4
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PHY-205
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Applied Physics
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2+0
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5
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Hum-268
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Communication Skills
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2+0
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6
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HUM-102
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Pak-Studies
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2+0
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7
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IT-102
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Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies
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2+
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ENIRON-305
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Occupational Health & Safety
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1+0
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THIRD SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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ENGG-215
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Applied Thermodynamics
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2+1
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2
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MINE-201
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Stratigraphy & Structural Geology
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2+1
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3
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MATHP-111
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Linear Algebra
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3+0
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4
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ENGG-206
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Fluid Mechanics
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3+1
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5
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CS-112
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Computer Programming
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2+1
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6
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ENGG-241
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Engineering Economics
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2+0
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FOURTH SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-206
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Mechanics of Material
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3+1
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2
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GEOE-208
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Surveying
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2+2
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3
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CS-115
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Computer Science and Numerical Analysis
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2+0
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4
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GEOE-312
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Hydrogeology
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3+1
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5
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STAT-101
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Probability &Statistics
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2+0
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6
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HUM-276
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Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills
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2+0
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FIFTH SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-302
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Engineering Geology
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2+1
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2
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GEOE-401
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Introduction to Geophysical Exploration Techniques
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3+1
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3
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GEOE-311
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Geotechnical Engineering-I
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3+1
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4
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MINE-307
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Explosives Engineering
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2+1
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5
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MGMT-211
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Engineering Management
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2+0
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6
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SOC-301
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Sociology for Engineers
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2+0
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SIXTH SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-313
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Petroleum Geology
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2+1
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2
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MINE-401
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Rock Mechanics
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3+1
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3
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GEOE-403
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Earth Quake Seismology & Risk Assessment
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2+1
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4
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GEOE-316
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GIS & Remote Sensing
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2+1
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5
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GEOE-417
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Environmental Geological Engineering
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2+1
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SEVENTH SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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Major Elective I
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3+1
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2
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MINE-404
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Tunneling & Excavation Engineering
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3+1
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3
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Major Elective II
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2+1
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4
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Drilling Engineering
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2+1
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5
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GEOE-410L
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Project -I
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0+2
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EIGHTH SEMESTER
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S. No
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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1
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Major Elective III
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3+1
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2
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Major Elective IV
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2+1
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3
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MGMT-201
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Entrepreneurship
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3+0
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4
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GEOE-410L
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Project -II
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0+4
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Grand Total
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Credit Hrs. 136
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First Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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ENGG-201
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Engineering Drawing & Graphics
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1+2
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2
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ENGG-211
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Applied Electricity
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3+1
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3
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GEOE-201
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Applied Geology
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3+1
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4
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CHE-102
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Applied Chemistry
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3+1
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5
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MATHA-111
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Applied Mathematics-I
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3+0
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6
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HUM-101
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Islamic studies/Ethics
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2+0
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Second Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-305
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Mineralogy & Petrology
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2+1
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2
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GEOE-202
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Introduction to Geological Engineering
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2+0
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3
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MATHA-116
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Applied Mathematics-II
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Applied Mathematics-I
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3+0
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4
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PHY-205
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Applied Physics
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3+1
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5
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Hum-163
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English-I
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2+0
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6
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HUM-102
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Pak-Studies
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2+0
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Third Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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ENGG-215
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Applied Thermodynamics
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3+1
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2
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MINE-201
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Stratigraphy & Structural Geology
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2+1
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3
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MATHA-211
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Applied Mathematics-III
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Applied Mathematics-II
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3+0
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4
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ENGG-206
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Fluid Mechanics
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3+1
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|
5
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HUM-268
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English-II
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2+0
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6
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ENGG-241
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Engineering Economics
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2+0
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Fourth Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-206
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Mechanics of Material
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3+1
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2
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GEOE-208
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Surveying
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2+2
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3
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CS-115
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Computer Science and Numerical Analysis
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2+1
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4
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GEOE-312
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Hydrogeology
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3+1
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5
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STAT-202
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Statistics
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2+0
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Fifth Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-302
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Engineering Geology
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2+1
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2
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GEOE-401
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Geophysical Exploration
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3+1
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3
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GEOE-311
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Geotechnical Engineering-I
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3+1
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4
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MINE-307
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Explosives Engineering
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2+1
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5
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MGMT-211
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Engineering Management
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2+0
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Sixth Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-313
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Petroleum Geology
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2+1
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2
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MINE-401
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Rock Mechanics
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3+1
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3
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GEOE-403
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Earth Quake Seismology & Risk Assessment
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2+1
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4
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GEOE-316
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GIS & Remote Sensing
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2+1
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5
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GEOE-314
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Geotechnical Engineering-II
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3+1
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Seventh Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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CIVILE-312
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Pavement & Foundation Engineering
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3+1
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2
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MINE-404
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Excavation Engineering
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3+1
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3
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GEOE-411
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Petrophysics & Well Logging
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3+1
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4
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GEOE-460
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Seismic Data Processing & Interpretation
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3+1
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5
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GEOE-410L
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Project -I
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0+2
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Eighth Semester
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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GEOE-413
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Environment Geology & Waste Management
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3+1
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2
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MGMT-201
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Entrepreneurship
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3+0
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3
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GEOE-410L
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Project -II
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0+4
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4
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Elective Course
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3+1
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5
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Elective Courses
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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1
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MINE-312
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Drilling Engineering
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3+1
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2
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GEOE-412
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Sequence Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis
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|
3+1
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Twenty-four courses from different areas of Geological Engineering are offered as Major Electives 1, 2, 3 and 4 under the current 5th board of studies. These areas are Geotechnical and Rock Engineering (GRE),Natural Energy Resource Exploration (NERE) and Geo-Environmental Engineering (GEE). Students are required to select four (4) courses in total from a particular area, two each in 7th and 8th semester as given in the following table.
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MAJOR ELECTIVES
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Major Elective-I (3+1)
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S. No.
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Code
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Geotechnical & Rock Engineering (GRE)
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Natural Energy Resource Exploration (NERE)
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Geo-Environmental Engineering (GEE)
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-
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GEOE-314
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Geotechnical Engineering -II
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-
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GEOE-
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Statistical Methods in Geology and Engineering
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-
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GEOE-460
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Seismic Data Processing & Interpretation
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-
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GEOE-
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Ground water Resource Engineering
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-
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GEOE-413
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Environment Geology & Waste Management
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-
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GEOE-
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Environmental Aspects of Mining
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Major Elective-II (2+1)
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-
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GEOE-
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Geotechnical Site Investigation
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-
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GEOE-
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Fluvial Processes
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-
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GEOE-
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Reservoir Engineering
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-
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GEOE-
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Surficial Processes, Sedimentation and
Stratigraphy
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-
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GEOE-
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|
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Risk Assessment in Environmental Studies
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-
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GEOE-
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Exploration and Environmental Geochemistry
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Major Elective-III (3+1)
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-
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CIVILE-312
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Pavement and Foundation Engineering
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-
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GEOE-
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Geomorphology and Terrain Analysis
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-
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GEOE-411
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Petrophysics and Well Logging
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-
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GEOE-
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Petrogenesis and Metallogenesis
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|
-
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GEOE-
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|
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Environmental Soil Science
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-
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GEOE-
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|
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Site Remediation Engineering
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Major Elective-IV (2+1)
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-
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GEOE-415
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Ground Improvement and Geosynthetics
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|
|
-
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GEOE-
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Analysis of Rock Structures
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|
|
-
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PGE-
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Production Engineering
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|
-
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GEOE-416
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|
Carbonate Sedimentology
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|
-
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GEOE-
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|
|
Environmental Data Analysis
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-
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GEOE-
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|
|
Recycling and Sustainable Engineering
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