Download Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering CEEB223

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
CEEB223 – Engineering Geology
Syllabus
Coordinating Unit:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology
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Course Code:
Course Title:
Compulsory/Elective:
Course Prerequisites:
Prerequisite
Knowledge:
Duration:
Class/Laboratory
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CEEB223
Engineering Geology
Compulsory
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Course Description:
Course Objectives:
Learning Outcomes
(LO):
Texts & References:
(* recommended
textbook(s))
Year of Study:
2
Credit Units:
3
Nil
One semester
Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory session per week
Laboratory sessions
The first part includes the major principles of physical geology covering the structure of the
Earth, plate tectonics, volcanism and other mountain building processes, the surface erosion
process, and the formation and properties of minerals and rocks. The second part concerns with
the application of geological knowledge to civil engineering problems such as landslide,
subsidence and earthquake etc. The third part includes the engineering classification of soils.
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To introduce the basic geology to civil engineering students
To inspire the students to think clearly and critically the solution of the civil engineering
problems in the context of geological knowledge
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.
Acquire the knowledge of the most important rocks and minerals (POs: a, b)
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Understand the relationship between rocks and engineering (POs: a, e, h)
3.
Understand weathering as they influence civil engineering works (POs: a, e)
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Understand mass movement as they influence civil engineering works (POs: a, e, h)
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Understand the seismic wave and earthquake. [POs: a, e]
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Understand the Atterberg limits of soil [POs: a, e]
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Understand three phase diagram of soil [POs: a, e]
8.
Understand the soil classification system [POs: a, e]
*Waltham T, Foundations of Engineering Geology, 3rd Edition, Taylor & Francis, 2009
Monroe and Wicander, The Changing Earth – Exploring Geology and Evolution, 5th
Edition, Brooks Cole, 2009
3. Goodman R.E., Engineering Geology- Rock in Engineering Construction, John Wiley and
Sons, USA, 1993.
4. Geotechnical Engineering Office, Geoguide 3: Guide to Rock and Soil Descriptions, Hong
Kong Government, 1988.
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Student Assessment:
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Quiz and assignments: 15%
Laboratory reports and practice: 10%
One midterm: 25%
One final examination: 50%
Learning Outcome
Assessment:
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Quiz, midterm and final examination.
Course evaluation
Pedagogical
Methods:
 Lecture
 Service learning
 Guest speakers
 Internship
Case study
 Field study
 Role playing
 Company visits
 Student presentation
 e-learning
 Project
 Independent study
 Simulation game
Others:_Computer software Lab.___
 Exercises and problems
Quiz/Assignment/Report
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Test(s)
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Examination
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Others (please specify)
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Course Web: (if any)
Course materials are available in UMMoodle (http://webcourse.umac.mo/ ).
Others (please specify)
Class Participation/
Discussion
Oral examination
Written examination
Company visits
Field Study
Internship
Service learning
Exercises & problems
Simulation Game
Group project/paper
Individual project/paper
Student Presentation
Role Playing
Case Study
Major Assessment
Methods:
SYLLABUS
Week
no.
1,2
2,3
3,4,5
Course
Content:
(topic
outline)
6,7
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12,13,
14
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Content of:
Timetabled
work in
hours per
week:
Topics
LO
no.
1,2
Introduction of Engineering Geology
- Geology Vs. Engineering Geology
- Civil Engineering and Engineering Geology
Mineralogy
- Principles of crystallography
- Introduction to mineralogy
- Rock-forming minerals
Rocks and their related activities
- Rock cycle
- Igneous rocks and volcanic activities
- Sedimentary rocks and sedimentation
- Metamorphic rocks and metamorphism
- Engineering concerns of rocks
Soils
- Formation of soils
- Different types of soils
- Sand Vs. Clay
Weathering
- Mechanisms
- Joints and Weathering
- Weathered material transportation
Mass Movements
- Type of mass movements
- Landslide and Factor of Safety
- Slope Protection and Maintenance
Plate Tectonics and Crust Movement
- Earthquake
- Fold
- Fault
Mid Term Test
Engineering Classification of Soils
- Three phase systems
- Mechanical analysis of soil
- Index properties of soil
- Classification of soil for engineering purpose
1,2
1,2
3
3,4
4
5
1-3
6,7,8
Mathematics and
Basic Sciences
Engineering Subjects
Complementary Studies
Total
10
80
10
100
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
3
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1
Other
Total
3
Programme Outcomes
Contribution
to
Programme
Outcomes:
Course
Instructor:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
appropriate to the degree discipline
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and
interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and
sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
(f) an ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) an ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global
and societal context, especially the importance of health, safety and
environmental considerations to both workers and the general public
(i) an ability to stay abreast of contemporary issues
(j) an ability to recognise the need for, and to engage in life-long learning
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline
(l) an ability to use the computer/IT tools relevant to the discipline along
with an understanding of their processes and limitations
Contribution to POs
Primary Secondary
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Mr. I M Wan
(Please refer to the following link for the consultation hours of the course instructor:
http://www.fst.umac.mo/cee/contacthour.html)