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

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

ESC-30022 - Hydrological and Engineering Geology
Coordinator: Glenda Jones Tel: +44 1782 7 34309
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module uses active and team-based learning sessions 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.

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/material behaviour through the use of problem-based exercises relating to the management and assessment of natural resource exploitation and site development.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-30022/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

2
1,2
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

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024