Course Code

Course Name Engineering Geology

Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
Module Coordinator TBA
Lecturer TBA
EtCTS Credits 3
Study Hour  Lecture …………………………. 45 hrs
 Assessment …………………….. 07 hrs
 Home Study ………...…….......... 29 hrs
 Total …………………………… 81 hrs
Objectives To provide an introduction to the geotechnical significance of earth
materials, rock defects, structural geology, geomorphology,
hydrogeology, active tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and
mass movement in the civil engineering practice
Competencies At the end of the course, students will be introduced to the relevant
terminology, classifications and concepts with the aim of ensuring
effective communication between engineers and engineering
geologists in the geotechnical team.
Course Description/ Course  Introduction: The earth & its interior, Geology & its applied
Contents branch, Importance of geology in Civil Engineering.
 Minerals & rocks: Classification & types of minerals, rock
forming minerals, types of rocks.
 Geologic structures and their effect on structures: Folds, faults
and joints.
 Weathering and its implication: physical, chemical, biological
weathering.
 Earthquake and seismic design: Causes & classification of
earthquakes, Effects of earthquakes, precautionary measures.
 Geological investigation: Phases and methods of investigation,
geological considerations in structures (dams, reservoirs,
tunnels, road &bridges, buildings)
Pre-requisite None
Semester IV
Status of the Course Compulsory
Learning teaching methods Lecture, laboratory and field tests, field visits
Assessment techniques Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments,
laboratory and field works and presentations) and final exam
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 80 % attendance during lectures and 100 % attendance
during practical work sessions, except some unprecedented mishaps.

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