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1. Identify the major rock-forming minerals and rock types.
2. Describe and interpret the main geological features of common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
3. Interpret simple geological maps.
4. Collect a range of types of geological field data of relevance to engineering geology.
5. Apply qualitative and quantitative methods of site characterization in the context of geotechnical engineering.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 17 |
Practical | 23 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 52 |
Total | 100 |
Students must have successfully completed Stage 2 of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering with Architecture, or Engineering Science, or equivalent courses in another university, in order to be eligible to enrol to this module
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Minerals/rocks and map work practical exam; assessment of practical work throughout the term; assessment of field work | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Examination: Written examination of lecture material | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Classes will receive group and individual feedback on practical class exercises, before and after assessment of the work.
Name | Role |
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Dr Lawrence Amy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Mark Coughlan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Kara English | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Claire Harnett | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Frank McDermott | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |