LAN- TC-01 Edisi Ke 2 : Tatacara Kelulusan Bagi Kursus Pengajian Institusi Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) Bagi
Peringkat Sijil, Degree dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda.
1. TITLE OF
SUBJECT
Engineering Geology
2. SUBJECT
CODE
CCM150
3. STATUS OF
SUBJECT
Core
4. STAGE
Degree
5. VERSION
Date of current version: January 2010
6. CREDIT HOUR
4
EAC’s CREDIT
HOUR
EQUIVALENT
7. PREREQUISITE
8. TEACHING
STAFF
Not assigned yet
9. SEMESTER /
YEAR
Year 2, Semester 1
10. AIM OF
SUBJECT
This course deals with the laboratory as well as field works in testing rock
materials and geological mapping exercises. A very small group of students will
work together in reforming the work task. Short briefing and explanation are given
prior to carrying out the experimental works. A formal technical report needs to
be submitted by the group of assessment.
11. LEARNING
OUTCOME OF
SUBJECT
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:1. Understand and identify some rock materials
2. Able to carry out some laboratory tests
3. To apply theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to experimental data
from laboratory and field works in producing the required geological
technical reports.
12. ASSESSMENT
Lab experiments
Tutorial/Assignment
Laboratory reports
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Group assignment
To enhance understanding of basic
concept in lecture
10%
10%
Test
Written exam
20%
Final exam
Written exam
60%
Borang ini diisi berasaskan buku “ Garis Panduan Dan Proses mendapatkan Kelulusan, Standard Minimum
Dan Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”, Garis Panduan Standard Dan Kriteria kursus Pengajian
IPTS” dan buku “ Bimbingan menyediakan Dokumen Memohon Kelulusan dan perakuan akreditasi Kursus
Pengajian IPTS”
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LAN- TC-01 Edisi Ke 2 : Tatacara Kelulusan Bagi Kursus Pengajian Institusi Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) Bagi
Peringkat Sijil, Degree dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda.
13. DETAILS OF
SUBJECT
TOPICS
HOURS
Introduction to Geology
 Principle divisions of earth
 Physical features of the earth and structure of earth
 Geological processes
 Plate tectonics
 Process of Gradation
 Process of volcanism
 Geological time scale / historical geology
Introduction to Mineralogy
 Physical properties of minerals
 Rock forming minerals
 Silicate minerals
 Non silicate minerals
 Significance of minerals in civil engineering works
 Minerals in sand
 Minerals in clay
The Study of Rocks
 Geological cycle of rock
 Introduction to igneous rock
 Formation and type of igneous rock
 Classification of igneous rock
 Introduction to sedimentary rock
 Formation and type of sedimentary rock
 Classification of sedimentary rock
 Introduction to metamorphic rock
 Formation and type of metamorphic rock
 Classification of metamorphic rock
Weathering of Rock
 Physical weathering of rock
 Chemical weathering of rock
 Soil formation and residual soil
 Weathering grade
Introduction to structural geology
 Strike and dip
 Folds, faults and joints
 Place of weakness in rock mass
 Introduction to two-dimensional structural mapping
Rock classification
 Engineering properties of rocks material and mass
 Rock quality designation
 Introduction to stress deformation in rock
Borang ini diisi berasaskan buku “ Garis Panduan Dan Proses mendapatkan Kelulusan, Standard Minimum
Dan Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”, Garis Panduan Standard Dan Kriteria kursus Pengajian
IPTS” dan buku “ Bimbingan menyediakan Dokumen Memohon Kelulusan dan perakuan akreditasi Kursus
Pengajian IPTS”
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LAN- TC-01 Edisi Ke 2 : Tatacara Kelulusan Bagi Kursus Pengajian Institusi Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) Bagi
Peringkat Sijil, Degree dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda.
14. PRACTICALS
TOPICS
HOURS
Rock and Materials – identification of hand specimens
 Identification of minerals
 Identification of igneous rock s
 Identification of sedimentary rocks
 Identification of metamorphic rocks
Structural Geology of Geological maps
 Geological map 1
 Introduction of contour and horizontal strata
 Geological map 2
 Introduction to strike and dip
 Geological map 3
 Introduction to true and apparent dip and thickness of
beds
Engineering testing of rock
Hardness test – Mohr scale Hardness and rebound Hardness
Petrography study from rock thin section (Demo)
Durability – slake durability test
Strength test – point load test and uniaxial compression strength test
15. TEACHING
AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
16. READING
MATERIALS
This subject will be delivered using the following means: Lecture Hours =
 Supervised Tutorial Hours =
 Laboratory Experiments Hours =
Total Contact Hours =
Textbook
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Geology and Engineering
A Geology for Engineers
Reference
Material
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Geology Made Simple
William H. Matthews (1970)
Engineering Geology
Perry H. Rahn (1986)
General Geology for Engineers
Alan E. Kehew (1988)
Robert F. Legget (1988)
FGH Blyth (1988)
Borang ini diisi berasaskan buku “ Garis Panduan Dan Proses mendapatkan Kelulusan, Standard Minimum
Dan Perakuan Akreditasi Kursus Pengajian IPTS”, Garis Panduan Standard Dan Kriteria kursus Pengajian
IPTS” dan buku “ Bimbingan menyediakan Dokumen Memohon Kelulusan dan perakuan akreditasi Kursus
Pengajian IPTS”
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