CA3664 - Geology for Engineers | ||||||||||
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* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
The course is intended to introduce geology, especially the structural, physical and mechanical properties of rocks, and its application in construction engineering. It aims to foster a curiosity and an aptitude towards independent discovery in the geological environment by highlighting the variety of geological processes and hazards that occur and the need for engineers therefore to develop their own geological model of the local environment. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||||
To pass a course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%. | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
CA3664.pdf | ||||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||||
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering |