Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly |
Fieldwork: | 1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Substantial completion: of the second year of the Geology program.
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Syllabus: | Properties and behaviour of rocks in mining and civil engineering, geohazards, significance of engineering geology to various environmental factors, in particular its application in mining, slope stability, underground excavation, waste disposal and underground storage, earthquakes and volcanic hazards. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate knowledge of the basic fundamentals of engineering geology. Appreciate the application of geological principles of engineering. Analyse and assess the various ground conditions for engineering constructions. Identify the essential physical and chemical characteristics of engineering structures. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Krynine and Judd, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, McGraw Hill. Atwell and Farmer, Engeineering Geology. |
Unit Texts: | Bell F.G., (2003) Engineering Geology and Construction, UK, Spon Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of semester examination 50%, Major and Minor assignments 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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