ESC-30022 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module uses lecture and practical classes to look at the related subjects of engineering and hydrological geology from a coherent, practical perspective. In particular, students will focus on the way in which geological factors influence the availability of water resources and the design/construction of `real-world¿ engineering structures. Practical classes will concentrate on the analysis, evaluation and characterization of geological materials and the interpretation and remediation assessment of a realistic contaminated land problem.
Aims
The aim of the module is to teach students the key theoretical and technical issues of hydrological and engineering geology whilst providing a practical understanding of groundwater, and rock and soil behaviour through the use of problem-based exercises relating to the management and assessment of natural resource exploitation.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain a systematic knowledge and understanding of the key issues relating to the theoretical and practical aspects of Hydrological and Engineering Geology. At the end of the module, students will be able to make informed judgments on the issues, debates and knowledge limitations of subjects in groundwater assessment, geotechnical engineering and environmental geology management, based on a knowledge and understanding of research at the forefront of the discipline.

The aim of the module is to teach students the key theoretical and technical issues of hydrological and engineering geology whilst providing a practical understanding of groundwater and rock/material behaviour through the use of problem-based exercises relating to the management and assessment of natural resource exploitation and site development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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1
1

Study hours

Active learning hours:
9 x 1-hour in-person lectures/interactive lectures;
9 x 3-hour in-person practical classes/workshops;
9 x 1-hour asynchronous learning (combination of video lectures/ activities online)
Independent:
55 hours assignment work;
50 hours private and directed study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment