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UQU Programs
Construction Engineering

Geological Principles

COE2301
Two hours English

Geological Principles

Geological Principles
1 General Geology: Branches and scope of geology, Earth
2 Mineralogy and Petrology
3 Structural geology: Strike and dip, out crops, volcanoes, overlaps, inliers and outliers, types classification of folds, faults, joints, unconformities
4 Engineering Geology: Ground water, zones of ground
5 Properties of rocks, occurrence of ground water
6 Mid Term Exam
7 Geological investigation: Interpretation of geological maps
8 Geology of dams and reservoirs
9 Rock mechanics
10 Earthquakes and landslides: Classification causes and effects of / earthquakes and landslides, seismic curve. Application to Saudi Arabia
1.1 Mapped to: K1

explain geology and earth surface features

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
1.2 Mapped to: K1

describe crystals and minerals physical properties and formation

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
1.3 Mapped to: K2

recognize structural features of earth crust and engineering

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
2.1 Mapped to: S1

explain geology and earth surface features.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
2.2 Mapped to: S1

describe crystals and minerals physical properties and formation.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
2.3 Mapped to: S2

discuss rocks formation and their classification, geology of dams and reservoirs, rock mechanics and tunneling.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
2.4 Mapped to: S2

- evaluate physical properties for constructional purposes of Granite and other Marble types.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
2.5 Mapped to: S2

recognize structural features of earth crust and engineering considerations.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning Self-directed learning
Assessment Methods Midterm and Final
Assessment
Weight
Assignments
15%
Quiz
15%
Mid term exam.
30%
Final exam.
40%
Total
100%