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Geology Course Syllabus

This course covers fundamentals of geology applied to civil engineering problems. Topics include rock classification, soil properties, geologic structures, groundwater, natural hazards, and engineering case studies. The course is taught by Engr. Lydia N. Era and meets for 2 hours per week. It provides 2 units and the prerequisite is Chemistry for Engineers. Upon completing the course, students will be able to apply geologic concepts to civil projects, identify and classify rocks, use geologic literature for design, and utilize engineering and earth science to solve problems considering the natural environment. The course outline includes general geology, mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and geological investigations for civil projects. Student work is graded based on attendance

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Geology Course Syllabus

This course covers fundamentals of geology applied to civil engineering problems. Topics include rock classification, soil properties, geologic structures, groundwater, natural hazards, and engineering case studies. The course is taught by Engr. Lydia N. Era and meets for 2 hours per week. It provides 2 units and the prerequisite is Chemistry for Engineers. Upon completing the course, students will be able to apply geologic concepts to civil projects, identify and classify rocks, use geologic literature for design, and utilize engineering and earth science to solve problems considering the natural environment. The course outline includes general geology, mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and geological investigations for civil projects. Student work is graded based on attendance

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Course Name: GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Course Description Fundamentals of geology applied to civil engineering problems. Topics include
rock and mineral types, soil properties, rock mechanics, geologic structures,
active tectonics and earthquake hazards, slope stability and landslide,
groundwater, rivers and flood hazards. Team projects include engineering
geology case studies and site assessment investigations.

Instructor Engr. Lydia N. Era


MSCE-Structural Engineering, Mapua University, 2019
MBA, EARIST, Cavite, 2014
BS Civil Engineering, Marinduque State College, 2000

Contact [email protected]

No. of Units 2 units’ lecture


No. of Contact Hours 2 lecture hours per week

Prerequisite Chemistry for Engineers

Course Outcomes At the end of the course, the student must be able to:

1. Describe and explain the role of geology in the design and construction
process of underground openings in rock.
2. Apply geologic concepts and approaches on civil engineering projects.
3. Identify and classify rock using basic geologic classification systems.
4. Use the geologic literature to establish the geotechnical framework
needed to properly design and construct heavy civil works rock projects
5. Utilize backgrounds in engineering and earth science to provide
solutions to engineering problems within the context of the natural
world.
6.
Course Outline I. GENERAL GEOLOGY
Geology in Civil Engineering – Branches of geology – Earth Structure and
Composition – Elementary knowledge on continental drift and plate
tectonics. Earth processes – Weathering – Work of rivers, wind and sea
and their engineering importance – origin, occurrence of earthquake –
Mode of occurrence – prospecting – Ground water – Importance in civil
engineering.

II. MINEROLOGY
Elementary knowledge on symmetry elements of crystallographic
systems – physical properties of minerals – study of the following rock
forming minerals – Quartz family. Feldspar family, Augite, Homblende,
Biotite, Muscovite, Calcite, Garnet – properties, process of formation of
all minerals – Coal and Petroleum – Their origin and occurrence in India.
III. PETROLOGY
Classification of rocks – Distinction between Igneous, Sedimentary and
Metamorphic rocks. Description – occurrence, properties and
distribution of following rocks. Igneous rocks – Granite, Syenite, Diorite,
Gabbro, Pegmatite, Dolerite and Basalt. Sedimentary rocks – sandstone,
Limestone, Shale, Conglomerate and breccia. Metamorphic rocks –
Quartzite, Marble, Slate, Gniess and Schist.

IV. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND ROCK MECHANICS


Attitude of beds – Outcrops – Geological maps – study of structures –
Folds, faults and Joints –Their bearing on Engineering Construction –
Rock mechanics – physical properties and mechanical properties of
rocks – porosity – permeability – density – strength – hardness –
elasticity – plasticity – dynamic property of rocks – types of wave
theory – factors influencing wave velocity – static and dynamics moduli
of elasticity – grouting.

V. GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING


Site investigations – Geological methods – Explorations techniques –
geophysical methods – Seismic and electrical methods – direct
penetration – core boring – logging of cores – geological condition
necessary for construction of dams – tunnels – building – Road cutting.

Grading System Attendance - 5%


Topic Presentation – 20%
Case Study/Major Exam – 50%
Quizzes – 20%
Assignments – 5%

References Parbin Singh, “Engineering and General Geology”, Katson Publication House.
P.C. Varghese, “Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers”. PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd.,
Legeet, “Geology and Engineering”, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1998. 2.
Blyth, “Geology for Engineers”, ELBS, 1995.

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