Selected problems of engineering geology – a discussion course 1300-WSPEGK
Topic of the course are as follows:
1. Engineering classification of soils.
2. Description of soils.
3. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of soils.
4. Unusual soils
5. Subsurface exploration in engineering geology – basic techniques.
6. Description of ground condition.
7. Current problems in engineering geology (3 different problems selected by students on the basis of present-day international journals).
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W01 - recognizes multiple relationships between components of the natural environment
K_Wk6 - nows soil parameters used in design and construction of earthworks, buildings, underground and linear constructions
K_W13 - interprets the international dimension of applied geology
K_W19 - recognize the basic professional terms in a foreign language (in English)
K_U03 - presents to the public the results of their work
K_U05 - uses professional terminology in the field of geo-engineering and applied geology in Polish and English
K_U09 - prepares simple reports and guidelines to expertise based on data collected
K_K09 - understands the need to seek new technologies
K_K12 - ensures the reliability and credibility of their work
Assessment criteria
The final grade is based on:
- the student's activity during the classes,
- results of a short final test (in the case of a failure, the re-take is possible).
requirements:
- preparation of presentations,
- knowledge of the lecture material,
- attendance - a maximum of three absences during the whole semester are allowed, a fourth absence causes the student to fail the course
Practical placement
none
Additional information
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