Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGR C3501 |
Module Title:
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Engineering Geology I
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Title:
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Engineering Geology I
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Peter Kelly
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Module Description: |
The aims of this module are to a) extend the learner’s engineering knowledge base associated with surfical and bedrock geology, groundwater and surface water, b) build on the knowledge introduced in Geotechnical Engineering 1 and 2 c) To enable the learner to appreciate the interaction between ground and human activity in civil engineering projects and to d) incorporate this understanding into design and construction. e) To appreciate and have a general understanding of groundwater, f) to appreciate the formation of topography by water and ice agents. g) to understand the technologies available to investigate and understand geohazards, to gain an appreciation of the interaction of the physical environment on development and how impacts can be recognised, eliminated or mitigated.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Appreciate the depositional characteristics of various soil and bedrock deposits and how they influence development |
LO2 |
Assist in risk assessment and design in relation to geohazards |
LO3 |
Interpret general geomorphological and subsurface conditions based on the use of desk study mapping, site reconnaissance, invasive and non-invasive techniques. |
LO4 |
Apply the principles of engineering geology to dam design and construction |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Geohazards
Risk assessment and management of geohazards
Desk studies
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Geomorphology
Introduction to concepts of landform genesis including formation, identification and engineering application
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Fluvial Geomorphology
Applications of fluvial geomorphology, fundamentals of fluvial geomorphological assessment
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Sedimentology and stratigraphy
Introduction to principles of sediment and sedimentary rock formation, transport, classification, and depositional environments
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Hard Rock Geology
Excavability; Stability analysis; Use and reuse
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Ground Investigation
Nature, cost and design of Ground Investigation.
Pitting, boring, probing, in-situ testing, in situ monitoring.
Construction of in-place monitoring instrumentation - GW and Gas
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Evaluation of rock cores
Laboratory testing UCS, PLT,
Core logging - TCR, SCR, RQD
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Applications of Engineering Geology
Dam design and construction
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practical |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Estimate Learner Hours |
12 Weeks per Stage |
7.50 |
90 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Brian J. Skinner, Stephen C. Porter. (2004), The Dynamic Earth- An Introduction to Physical Geology, Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 0-471-15228-5].
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P. G. Fookes, E. M. Lee and G. Milligan (eds). (2005), Geomorphology for engineers, Whittles, Caithness, [ISBN: 1-870-325-03-6].
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Alan E. Mussett, M. Aftab Khan; illustrations by Sue Button. (2000), Looking into the Earth– An Introduction to Geological Geophysics, Cambridge University Press, 2000., Cambridge, UK, [ISBN: 0-521-780-853].
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George H. Davis. (1984), Structural geology of rocks and regions, Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 0-471-09267-3].
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ISRM. (2014), The Suggested Methods for Rock Characterization, Testing and Monitoring, 2007 - 2014.
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National Roads Authority. (2013), Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
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Engineers Ireland. (2016), Specification for Ground Investigation in Ireland.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Guidebook of Applied Fluvial
Geomorphotogy, R&D Technical Report.
| Other Resources |
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Geological Survey of Ireland,
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