uLektz Skills

Learning Path

Non-Linear: Random Order

About the Course

Course Description

This course provides students with cocept of Geology in civil engineering, Structure of earth and its composition, Weathering of rocks, Landforms and processes associated with river, wind, groundwater and sea, Ground water, Relevance to civil engineering, Physical properties of minerals, Engineering properties of rocks and Study of structures of Folds, Faults and Joints

Objectives

1.Will familiarize about Geological maps

2.Will demonstrate Relevance to civil engineering

3.Will develop Remote sensing for civil engineering applications

Prerequisite

There is no particular prerequisite to learn Fundamentals of Engineering Geology you will be able to do very well, if you have these basic skills:

1. Good Analytics Skills

2. Good Understanding Skills

3. Good Communication Skills

Course Study Materials

Module 1: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

1.1 Geology in civil engineering
1.2 Structure of earth and its composition
1.3 Weathering of rocks
1.4 Landforms and processes associated with river, wind, groundwater and sea
1.5 Ground water
1.6 Relevance to civil engineering
1.7 Earth quakes
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 2: MINEROLOGY

2.1 Physical properties of minerals
2.2 Pyroxene
2.3 Amphibole – hornblende
2.4 Calcite
MINEROLOGY - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 3: PETROLOGY

3.1 Classification of rocks
3.2 Engineering properties of rocks
3.3 Basalt
3.4 Laterite
3.5 Slate
PETROLOGY - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 4: STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICAL METHODS

4.1 Geological maps
4.2 Study of structures of Folds, Faults and Joints
4.3 Relevance to civil engineering
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICAL METHODS - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

Module 5: APPLICATION OF GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS

5.1 Remote sensing for civil engineering applications
5.2 Reservoirs
5.3 Hydrogeological investigations and mining
APPLICATION OF GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS - ASSESSMENT 10 Questions

FINAL ASSESSMENT

FINAL ASSESSMENT 20 Questions

The certificate issued for the Course will have

Student's Name
Photograph
Course Title
Certificate Number
Date of Course Completion
Name(s) and Logo(s) of the Certifying Bodies

Only the e-certificate will be made available. No Hard copies. The certificates issued by The Academic Council of uLektz. can be e-verifiable at www.ulektzskills.com/verify.

Students will be assessed both at the end of each module and at the end of the Course.
Students scoring a minimum of 50% in the assessments are considered for Certifications