305360 (v.1) Geology 362 - Engineering Geology
| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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