精东传媒app

UniSQ Logo
The current and official versions of the course specifications are available on the web at .
Please consult the web for updates that may occur during the year.

CIV2901 Geology and Geomechanics Practice

Semester 3, 2023 External
Units : 0
School or Department : School of Engineering
Grading basis : Pass/Not Pass
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Course Coordinator:

Requisites

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: ENG1901 and CIV2403

Overview

Practice courses seek to develop basic competencies and attributes commensurate with the intuitive and professional skills sought in engineering graduates. This course provides a broad introduction to the practical aspects of geology and geomechanics and focuses on the development of analytical, manual, diagnostic, communication and group interaction skills.

The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the UniSQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).

The course includes practice modules covering aspects of Geology and Geomechanics. Practice requirements for each module include laboratory work in a team environment, field excursions and the preparation of individual reports on these practice activities. The geological field excursion provides the student with specialised instruction on the identification and the engineering significance of geological features. Students will be required to carry out soil tests to Australian standards to gauge various engineering properties of soils.

This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. identify the engineering significance of common geological structures and discuss the implication of weathering and landform development;
  2. identify a range of minerals and rocks and applying their properties to resolve engineering examples and problems;
  3. measure basic engineering properties of soils using standard testing procedures;
  4. analyse and present experimental data to a suitable engineering standard, communicating results and conclusions effectively as a team through a written report;
  5. demonstrate an appreciation of appropriate safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements;
  6. work effectively as a member and/or leader of a team, participating in complex tasks, and supporting others in achievement of team goals.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Minerals and Rocks 10.00
2. Structural Geology and Mapping 10.00
3. Structure of the Earth, Historical Geology and Weathering 10.00
4. Rock as Construction Materials and Site Investigations 10.00
5. Introduction and Physical Properties of Soils 40.00
6. Permeability and Flow Nets 10.00
7. Consolidation of Soil and Settlement of Structures 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Portfolio No 100 1,2,3,4,5,6
Date printed 9 February 2024