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GEOLOGY 1104 - Geology for Engineers I

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

This is an introductory course on mineralogy, the major rock groups, plate tectonics and the major geological processes, geophysics, structural geology, the fundamentals of ore deposit geology and metallic and non-metallic exploration. The geology of energy deposits (coal, oil shale, petroleum, hot dry rock and uranium) and environmental matters associated with mining will also be dealt with. There will be laboratory-based practicals introducing identification of minerals and rocks, geophysical site investigations, and practicals based on case studies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code GEOLOGY 1104
    Course Geology for Engineers I
    Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 6 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible GEOLOGY 1100
    Restrictions Available to B Eng (Civil & Struct), B Eng (Civil & Eng) & B Eng (Mining) & B.Eng (Chemical) & B. Mathematical & Computer Sciences students only
    Assessment Theory exam, practical work (in class), quizzes
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Karin Barovich

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    After completing Geology for Engineers I, students should be able to:

    1. Understanding of basic geological and geophysical concepts and terminology.
    2. Basic understanding of geological/geophysical reports.
    3. Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
    4. Identify basic rock types and the properties of these rocks that an engineer may be concerned with.
    5. Understand surface geological processes and how they affect engineering studies.
    6. Understand internal geological processes (e.g. faults, earthquakes, volcanoes) and how they affect engineering studies.
    7. Know how geophysics is used in engineering site investigation.
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    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1-7
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    2, 4-7
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    4-7
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    4-7
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1-3
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    2, 4-7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    None
    Recommended Resources
    There is no required text, but this free on-line textbook called"Physical Geology" by Stephen Earle provides good reference material for much of the course content. You can access all parts of the book here online or also download chapters.  https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/BookDetail.aspx?bookId=269
    Online Learning
    Course-related material is available through MyUni(Canvas).
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course consists of three hours of lectures per week. This is the source of most of the information required for tests, quizzes and practicals; many subjects are covered in detail only once and most contain some element of specialized vocabulary or facts.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).
    Learning Activities Summary
    Modules Week    Lecture Topic                                Practical Topic
    Earth materials 1 How the earth works/plate tectonics No practicals
    2 Minerals and rocks Mineral identification
    3 Igneous rocks and properties Mineral and igneous rock ID
    4 Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks Sedimentary and metamorphic rock ID
    Deformation and Earthquake hazards 5 Review weeks 1-4/no lecture Friday (university holiday) No practicals (Friday holiday)
    6 Short exam on weeks 1-4
    Stress and Strain
    Structural geology practical
    7 Structural geology No practicals (Wed holiday)
    8 Earthquake and hazards Earthquake practical
    Surface processes and surface hazards 9 Hydrologic cycle/groundwater Water practical
    10 Weathering and soils Mineral and rock ID review
    11 Slope Stability/mass wasting Mineral and rock ID review
    12 Remote sensing/exam review Practical exam on mineral and Rock ID
    13 Short exam on weeks 6-12 No practicals
    Specific Course Requirements
    Practical attendance is compulsory
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    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Type of Assessment Percentage of
    total assessment
    Hurdle Outcomes being assessed/achieved
    Short exams Summative 55 No 3,4,5,6,7
    Online lecture quizzes
    Summative
    10 No 2,3,4,5,6,7
    Mineral and rock ID test
    Summative
    20 No 3,4,5,6,7
    Online Practical quizzes Summative 15 No 3,4,5,6,7
    Assessment Related Requirements

    Attendance at practicals is compulsory

    Assessment Detail

    Online Lecture Quizzes: (10% of total course grade). On-line quizzes will be run throughout semester. These quizzes will assess lecture material from the previous weeks of lectures. The quizzes will provide immediate feedback throughout the semester.

    Short Exams: (55% of total course grade). Two short exams during the semester, including week 13. The exam will address understanding of lecture and practical material from the semester.

    Mineral and Rock identification test: (20% of total course grade). This test will be held during your practical session. It will be open-book open-note.

    Online Practical Quizzes:  (15% of total course grade). Some practical work done in the course will be assessed through online quizzes.
    Submission
    Practical work is done during the practical sessions. There are no extensions for the practical work as it is to be accomplished during the practical period, and the practicals themselves are compulsory unless approval has been granted on medical or compassionate grounds.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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