Geology For Engineers (ERTH10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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About this subject
Overview
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The Geology for Engineers subject provides an understanding of the solid earth and the components that make up the earth’s surface. Through lectures, practicals and a field trip, the subject explores topics including minerals, rock types, rock structures, geological maps, geohazards and case studies relevant to engineering applications. On completion of this subject, students should be able to identify the basic components that make up planet Earth; comprehend the diversity of the rock-forming minerals, the processes by which rocks form and evolve; the use of structural geology in interpreting the relationships between rock units in time and space; major geohazards; and the application of this knowledge to engineering problems. Taught by a geologist and engineering geologist, the subject is an interdisciplinary exploration of the solid earth with examples relevant to civil and environmental engineering applications.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- Understand how the major components (minerals, rocks, soil) that make up Earth's surface considered in Engineering projects
- Investigate engineering sites considering the distribution of geologic material and geohazards
- Analyse geological maps for engineering design
- Design a model tunnel in Melbourne considering geology
- Understand how geophysical methods are applied in engineering site investigations and apply near-surface seismic inversion to investigate sites.
- Critically evaluate a real large engineering project in terms of the geological information used in the project design and communicate findings via a pre-recorded video presentation
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Written communication;
- Time management and organisation;
- Teamwork and collaboration;
- Lateral thinking and problem solving.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERTH10002 | Understanding Planet Earth | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Minerals Quiz
| Week 4 | 10% |
Melbourne Tunnel Project Report
| Week 9 | 20% |
Geophysical Surveying Report
| Week 11 | 10% |
Student Research Project
| Week 12 | 20% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 November 2023