Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.39 - Geological/geophysical engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program class 14.3901.

14.3901 - Geological/geophysical engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • geological engineering
    • geophysical engineering

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • geological science(40.0601)
    • geophysics(40.0603)
    • geotechnical engineering(14.0802)
    • mining engineering technician(15.0901)
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