Geology or Geological Engineering?

[snow_yuki]

I'm currently in fourth year high school, and I passed the entrance examination in Mapua, with Geology as my preferred choice, but fortunately, I passed several other courses. Now, I'm thinking, what's the difference between Geology or Geological engineering? What should I take between the two?

I don't know if there's a thread like this already, and if there is, I'm sorry, but please answer my question. Is Geological Engineering actually better than Geology itself?

I need advice, because I'm choosing to apply either Geology or Geological Engineering in Mapua.

Uh, and on a lighter note, if one graduates from Geological Engineering, he/ she's still a called a geologist, right?

Well, I think that's all . . . thanks in advance!

[jirek03]

I think there's a double-degree program for Geology and Geological Eng'g, I suggest you just opt to enroll that. Alam ko parehas lang naman ang subjects jan, yung sa GE nga lang mas madami ng konti yung subjects.

[snow_yuki]

^Thanks. That's what I'm talking about, yung double degree nila. Yan po yung 2 choices ko. So you think I should take the double degree? It's weighing in my mind too. Thanks for answering!

[Syota_ng_Ina]

take the double degree!

[snow_yuki]

^I think I'm going to take that one up . . . Still, I'm a bit confused about the sole difference between the two. Kunwari, 'pag graduate ako ng Geological Engineering, I can be employed on the jobs for Geology graduates, right? I think I'm not making any sense . . . Pero simply put, this is what I've gathered: that Geological Engineering has an edge compared to Geology (although I think it's quite obvious). Is the course difficult? I hope someone can enlighten me, by giving a few examples of the subjects that one ought to take in G.Engr. Thanks.

[onihime]

^I think I'm going to take that one up . . . Still, I'm a bit confused about the sole difference between the two. Kunwari, 'pag graduate ako ng Geological Engineering, I can be employed on the jobs for Geology graduates, right?

Yup, you are also eligible to take the board exam for geologist.

I think I'm not making any sense . . . Pero simply put, this is what I've gathered: that Geological Engineering has an edge compared to Geology (although I think it's quite obvious). Is the course difficult? I hope someone can enlighten me, by giving a few examples of the subjects that one ought to take in G.Engr. Thanks.

obviously, mas marami ang subjects ng BS Geol. Eng'g kesa sa BS Geo. Ang mga courses (subjects) na meron ang BS Geol. Eng'g na wala sa BS Geo ay mostly engineering subjects gaya ng mechanics (statics, dynamics, strength), geotechnical engg subjects, engg economy, design, and a math subject which is differential equations. Pero same pa din sila ng chemistry, physics at core geology subjects.

[snow_yuki]

Yup, you are also eligible to take the board exam for geologist.



obviously, mas marami ang subjects ng BS Geol. Eng'g kesa sa BS Geo. Ang mga courses (subjects) na meron ang BS Geol. Eng'g na wala sa BS Geo ay mostly engineering subjects gaya ng mechanics (statics, dynamics, strength), geotechnical engg subjects, engg economy, design, and a math subject which is differential equations. Pero same pa din sila ng chemistry, physics at core geology subjects.

Thanks for your answers! Now I want to take up the double degree all the more. Is Geology your course?

[snow_yuki]

I have a few more questions, guys. Approximately how much is the double degree? And how long does it take to finish the course, 5 years? What if study under the QuarTerm system . . .? Thanks, and sorry if I have numerous inquiries.

[jirek03]

^Mas mahal yung double degree, ako yung nagastos ko sa mapua sa buong stay ko eh Php 525,558.83 (haha nakita ko sa mymapua), mas mahal siguro jan..

Yung duration baka abutin ka ng 6-7 years (normal na eng'g program sa mapua ay natatapos ng 5 years & 1 term), mahirap kasi sa GEG konti lang nakaenroll na students so pahirapan sa paggawa ng schedule tapos minsan may mga subjects na hindi inooffer sa particular term na kailangan mo na kunin para masatisfy yung prerequisites mo (mainly because konti lang yung students), tapos pag bumagsak ka pa sa isang subject, hindi ka na makakahabol.. unlike sa mga schools na semestral na may summer kaya nahahabol pa nila..

[onihime]

Thanks for your answers! Now I want to take up the double degree all the more. Is Geology your course?

Yup. Geological Engineering and Geology to be exact.

I forgot to mention earlier na ang GEO curriculum ay meron nang OJT and another petrology subject which is Igneous and metamorphic petrology. Unlike sa GE and GEG na walang OJT at hanggang general petrology at sedimentology lang.

[onihime]

I have a few more questions, guys. Approximately how much is the double degree? And how long does it take to finish the course, 5 years? What if study under the QuarTerm system . . .? Thanks, and sorry if I have numerous inquiries.

Nagcheck ako sa mymapua umabot na pala ng 600k (di pa kasama doon yung mga gastos sa fieldworks).

If laging naka full load at walang bagsak, you can finish GE in about 4 years and 1 term while GEO is about 3 years and 2 terms.

[onihime]

^Mas mahal yung double degree, ako yung nagastos ko sa mapua sa buong stay ko eh Php 525,558.83 (haha nakita ko sa mymapua), mas mahal siguro jan..

Yung duration baka abutin ka ng 6-7 years (normal na eng'g program sa mapua ay natatapos ng 5 years & 1 term), mahirap kasi sa GEG konti lang nakaenroll na students so pahirapan sa paggawa ng schedule tapos minsan may mga subjects na hindi inooffer sa particular term na kailangan mo na kunin para masatisfy yung prerequisites mo (mainly because konti lang yung students), tapos pag bumagsak ka pa sa isang subject, hindi ka na makakahabol.. unlike sa mga schools na semestral na may summer kaya nahahabol pa nila..

Ang diskarte jan pwede syang iopen as a tutorial course (nangyayari din ito sa mga ibang dept like sa che-chm). Ang disadvantage lang pag nakaenrol sa tutorial course ay magastos, magkaiba ang rate ng tutorial course kesa sa regular course offering. Pwedeng maging regular course ang tutorial course kapag lumampas sa 15 yung mga nakalista.

Yung mga malalakas ang loob sabay nilang kinukuha yung prerequisite saka yung advanced subject gamit ang waive form. Ang risk dun pag bagsak yung prereq, bagsak din yung sumunod na subject kahit pasado pa yun.

Tapos, yung mga malapit nang grumadweyt nagooverload sila ng hanggang 18 units.

[jirek03]

Yun nga parang masyadong risky and magastos yang program na yan..pag naiwan ka ng mga tropa mo,either magpatutorial ka(magastos) or maghintay ka ng next batch of students na kukuha ng subject na un(matagal minsan tutorial pa rin *** magastos din )

[snow_yuki]

^Mas mahal yung double degree, ako yung nagastos ko sa mapua sa buong stay ko eh Php 525,558.83 (haha nakita ko sa mymapua), mas mahal siguro jan..

Yung duration baka abutin ka ng 6-7 years (normal na eng'g program sa mapua ay natatapos ng 5 years & 1 term), mahirap kasi sa GEG konti lang nakaenroll na students so pahirapan sa paggawa ng schedule tapos minsan may mga subjects na hindi inooffer sa particular term na kailangan mo na kunin para masatisfy yung prerequisites mo (mainly because konti lang yung students), tapos pag bumagsak ka pa sa isang subject, hindi ka na makakahabol.. unlike sa mga schools na semestral na may summer kaya nahahabol pa nila..

It's that expensive? How long did you study po? And approximately magkano per sem? Forgive me if I have so many questions...

[snow_yuki]

Yup. Geological Engineering and Geology to be exact.

I forgot to mention earlier na ang GEO curriculum ay meron nang OJT and another petrology subject which is Igneous and metamorphic petrology. Unlike sa GE and GEG na walang OJT at hanggang general petrology at sedimentology lang.

Umm, are you working po? Kung yes po, what kind of work? Sorry if I'm being personal... But I want to have an idea. Ahh... may OJT pala pag Geology, nice naman. Eh kayo po, ano po sa tingin niyo ang dapat kong kunin sa dalawa? Parang bigla akong kinabahang mag double degree...

[snow_yuki]

Yun nga parang masyadong risky and magastos yang program na yan..pag naiwan ka ng mga tropa mo,either magpatutorial ka(magastos) or maghintay ka ng next batch of students na kukuha ng subject na un(matagal minsan tutorial pa rin *** magastos din )

Aww... Parang ang hirap naman! Ano po sa tingin niyo kunin ko sa 2? Mukhang mahirap yung double degree eh, baka mag Geology na lang ako. Pero ano po advice niyo?

[onihime]

It depends kung ilang units ang gusto mong kunin. Kung 15 units, it ranges from 32k to 37k. It also depends sa number of laboratory subjects.

[onihime]

Umm, are you working po? Kung yes po, what kind of work? Sorry if I'm being personal... But I want to have an idea. Ahh... may OJT pala pag Geology, nice naman. Eh kayo po, ano po sa tingin niyo ang dapat kong kunin sa dalawa? Parang bigla akong kinabahang mag double degree...

Nope. I'm currently finishing my thesis. Pero last term may nagoffer na sa akin ng job ang isang mining company as a geologist pero tinangihan ko muna kasi priority ko kasi muna na ang thesis namin.

It depends on you kung saang industry mo gustong pumasok kasi ang geologist kailangan sa oil industry, mining na nagboboom ngayon, groundwater exporation, assessment of geohazards sa mga civil infrastructures, etc. if you want to enter the private sector.

Kung graduate ka ng GE, di lang trabaho ng geologist ang kaya mong gawin, pati rin mga ibang trabaho ng mga civil engineer magagawa mo rin gaya ng foundation design, excavation, tunnelling, support systems, slope stability protection works, embankment, earthworks, sanitary landfills, breakwater design, etc.

[Potchii]

GSE freshman here! Kaso irreg ako kasi transferee. Ayun. Um. Ilang years niyo po tinake yung double degree? Thanks po!

[infinitygie]

Double degree mo na yan! Nung grumaduate ako namangha ako dun sa girl na ilang beses umakyat ng stage kasi di lang siya double degree. triple degree pa.