ESC-40020 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

ESC-30022 (Hydrological and Engineering Geology).

Description for 2020/21

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 geotechnical engineering problem.

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

demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of Hydrological and Engineering Geology, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of the Hydrological and Engineering Geology discipline: 2,3
make advanced judgements about the issues, debates and critical knowledge limitations in groundwater assessment, geotechnical engineering and environmental geology management: 2,3
carry out advanced hydrogeology and engineering geology experimental work and be able to make critical data interpretations: 1,2
explain in detail, apply and critically evaluate primary hydrological and engineering geology data to the formulation and solution of practical problems through the medium of a 'real world', problem-based learning exercise: 1,2
demonstrate sector consultancy skill in the 'real world' problem-based learning exercise through incorporating industry related critical thinking concepts, remediation recommendation and a detailed cost benefit analysis: 2

Study hours

Scheduled: 20 x 1-hour Lectures; 10 x 3-hour practicals. Independent: 88 hours assignment work; 12 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment