Majmaah University
College of Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course Description
Engineering Geology
CE 101
Course Description
Code:
Credits:
Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:
Engineering Geology
CE 101
2 (2-1-0)
NA
NA
Module Description:
Principles of physical and structural geology, Geology of Saudi Arabia, The
influence of geological factors on planning design and construction of worksGeological and geophysical exploration for structures in rocks, Natural aggregate
for engineering constructions, Geological engineering of underground openings,
Earthquakes, Groundwater, Tunnels, Foundations, Evaluation of dams sites.
Module Aims
The aim of this course is to teach the student the basics and elements of general
geology including the earth sciences, minerals, rocks and their physical, chemical
and Mechanical properties.
In the second part of the course, focus is on the importance of engineering
geology study in different civil engineering applications including, tunnels,
foundations, groundwater, earthquake, and others structures. This will be
achieved through understanding the geological structures, mechanical
properties of rocks and reading, understanding and drawing geological maps.
Outcomes:
The student is expected to be able to:
 distinguish between the different types of minerals and
rocks.
Course Description
 point out the desired natural materials for the construction
purposes according to the geotechnical properties of rocks.
 be aware of the geological problems facing engineering
projects.
 recognize the relation between the groundwater and
foundation.
 study the mechanical properties of construction and
ornamental stones.
 understand important information about Earth sciences.
 decide on appropriate geophysical method for rocks and
groundwater exploration.
 appreciate the geological conditions of tunnels, foundation,
dams’ sites and the groundwater wells.
 read and understand simple geological maps.
 draw geological maps on the pre-developed contour maps.
Textbooks and References:
 Goodman, R., "Engineering Geology", John Wiley & Sons, 1993.
 Bangar, K.M., "Principles of Engineering Geology", Standard Publishers
Distribution, New Delhi, 1997.
 Singh Parbin, “A Text Book of Engineering and General Geology”, (Latest
edition).