Module Title:Engineering Geology II
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures. Demonstrations. Project work. Practicals and Site visits. Site visits and private study
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to a) extend the learner’s engineering knowledge base associated with surfical and bedrock geology, groundwater and surface water, b) build on the knowledge introduced in Geotechnical Engineering 1 and 2. c) To enable the learner to appreciate the interaction between ground and human activity in civil engineering projects and to d) incorporate this understanding into design and construction. e) To appreciate and have a general understanding of groundwater, f) to appreciate the formation of topography by water and ice agents. g) to understand the technologies available to investigate and understand geohazards, to gain an appreciation of the interaction of the physical environment on development and how impacts can be recognised, eliminated or mitigated.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Appreciate the depositional characteristics of various soil and bedrock deposits and how they influence development
LO2 Assess the requirements of a development as they relate to ground and groundwater and select the appropriate investigative techniques
LO3 Interpret general geomorphological and subsurface conditions based on the use of desk study mapping, site reconnaissance, invasive and non-invasive techniques.
LO4 Develop competence in the organisational, communicative and team-working skills required of civil engineers in practice - through group design project.
LO5 Apply engineering geology principles to design of substructures/embankments/tunnels and landslide assessment and remediation.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Bachelor of Engineering (Ordinary) in Civil Engineering
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Glacial Geomorphology
Introduction to glaciers and glaciation; Landforms; Transportation of sediment; Formations; Deposits; Engineering uses
Geophysics
Introduction to Geophysics, Geophysics contracts, Seismic, Electrical resistivity, Gravity and magnetic surveys, Geophysical borehole logging and electromagnetic methods.
Groundwater Control
Application of groundwater hydrology to groundwater control and dewatering in construction.
Applications of Engineering Geology
Design and construction of highways and tunnels. Landslide assessment and remediation.
Design Team Project
Cross Disciplinary Group design project promoting inclusion and understanding of other discipline drivers. Collaboration with construction/architectural technology students required who will design the structure and engineering geology students the substructure. Students design the substructure of a multi-story building with basement. The brief requires design/assessment of a temporary retaining structure, groundwater control via pumping and bearing capacity/ settlement considerations for the foundation of the structure. Student self-assessment required.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Glacial Geomorphology Project 1,2,3 20.00 n/a
Project Geophysics Project 1,2,3 15.00 n/a
Project Groundwater Control 1,2,3 15.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Application of engineering geology to design and construction of embankments and tunnels and landslide assessment and remediation. 1,2,3,4,5 20.00 n/a
Project Cross Disciplinary Group design project promoting inclusion and understanding of other discipline drivers. Collaboration with construction/architectural technology students required who will design the structure and engineering geology students the substructure. Students design the substructure of a multi-story building with basement. The brief requires design/assessment of a temporary retaining structure, groundwater control via pumping and bearing capacity/ settlement considerations for the foundation of the structure. Student self-assessment required. 1,2,3,4,5 30.00 End-of-Semester
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 7.50
Total Hours 126.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMHCE_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering 6 Mandatory
CW_CMHCE_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering - Ab Initio 5 Mandatory
CW_CMCEN_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering - Add On 1 Mandatory