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CIVENG 2J03

Engineering Geology

Undergraduate

Winter 2026 · T01

Topics

  • Introduction to Engineering Geology and Earth Structure
  • Earth systems and plate tectonics
  • Rock-Forming matters, minerals and classification
  • Rock cycle, types, and formation; Geological materials used in construction
  • Geological structural deformation and discontinuity
  • Earthquake and seismology
  • Surface processes: weathering and soil formation
  • Surface processes: mass movement and geomorphological processes
  • Rock and soil characteristics and behaviour
  • Surface water hydrology, Groundwater Systems and site investigation
  • Course Review and Project Presentations

Readings

  • Engineering Geology
    F. G. Bell · 2007 · Second Edition · Recommended / optional
    Elsevier · ISBN 978-0750680776
  • Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists
    Alan E. Kehew · 2014 · Third Edition · Recommended / optional
    Pearson · ISBN 978-1-292-03910-7; 1-292-03910-8
Winter 2025

Topics

  • Fundamentals of engineering geology
  • Earth structure and rock types
  • Geological structures
  • Earth surface processes
  • Engineering properties and behaviour of soils and rocks
  • Fundamentals of groundwater conditions
  • Flow
  • Monitoring
  • Geological material used in construction
  • Subsurface exploration and site investigation

Readings

  • Engineering Geology ISBN: 978-0750680776 Authors: F. G. Bell Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 2007 Edition: Second Edition
    F. G. Bell · Second Edition · optional
    ISBN 9780750680776
  • Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists ISBN: 978-1-292-03910-7, 1-292-03910-8 Authors: Alan E. Kehew Publisher: Pearson Publication Date: 2014 Edition: Third Edition
    Alan E. Kehew · Third Edition · optional
    ISBN 9781292039107
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