Lecture 1: Introduction to Engineering Geology

Introduction

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

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LECTURER CREDIT HOUR PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE

KA10402 Engineering Geology Jodin Makinda 2 (2-hour lecture) Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Eng., Foundation Eng.

TEXTBOOK AND REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Bell F.G, Engineering Geology, 1993, Elsevier Ltd. 2. Goodman R.E, Engineering Geology, 1993, John Wiley and Sons Inc. 3. Chernicoff & Whithey, Geology, An introduction to Physical Geology, 1995, Worth Publishers Inc. 4. Monroe, J.S, Wicander R, The Changing Earth, 2006, Thomson Learning Inc. 5. Beavis F.C, Geologi Kejuruteraan, 1992, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka 6. West, T.R, Geology Applied To Engineering, 1995, Prentice Hall Inc. 7. Dearman W R, 1991, Engineering Geological Mapping, ButterworthHeinemann Ltd. 8. Lundgren L.W, 1999, Environmental Geology, Prentice Hall 9. A.C. Walthon, 1994, Foundation of Engineering Geology, Blackie Academic & Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION Knowledge on identification, processes and formation of different types of rocks, and knowledge on geological surveys and investigation methods. COURSE OBJECTIVES Students will be able to identify and explain geological features and outline the geological surveys and investigations to be conducted prior to construction of civil engineering structures

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of this course: Students will be able to outline and describe the processes and formation of different types of rocks and geological features. Students will be able to explain the affects of geological features to many civil engineering structures Students will be able to explain the geological surveys and investigations that should be conducted prior to construction of civil engineering structures

DELIVERY METHOD
DELIVERY METHOD The course content may be presented through a blend of instructional methods including lecture, group discussion, site and study visits, teamwork and independent study

Evaluation System
Quizzes / Assignment Test 1 Test 2 Project/ Visits Final Exam Total

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COURSE SCHEDULE

Please refer to the handout

ATTENDANCE
Compulsory. Quizzes will be conducted during lecture Students with poor attendance will be barred from sitting for the final exam MC (from UMS Panel clinic) is necessary for exam/ test replacement, student should notify the lecturer within 48 hours.