Introduction to Geology
1.1 Principle Divisions of the Earth.
1.1.1 Introduction to the Universe and Solar System.
1.1.2 The structure of the Earth.
1.2 Geological Processes.
1.2.1 Plate tectonics movements.
1.3 Geological Time Scale.
1.4 Geology in Civil Engineering Works.


Introduction to Mineralogy
2.1 Physical Properties of Minerals.
2.2 Rock Forming Minerals.
2.2.1 Silicate minerals.
2.2.2 Non silicate minerals.
2.3 Significance of Minerals in Civil Engineering Works.
2.3.1 Minerals in sand.
2.3.2 Clay minerals.

The Study of Rocks
3.1 Geological Cycle of Rock.
3.2 Introduction to Igneous Rock.
3.2.1 Formation and types of igneous rock.
3.2.2 Classification of igneous rock.
3.2.3 Engineering importance and utility of igneous rock
3.3 Introduction to Sedimentary Rock.
3.3.1 Formation and types of sedimentary rock.
3.3.2 Classification of sedimentary rock.
3.3.3 Engineering importance and utility of sedimentary rock
3.4 Introduction to Metamorphic Rock.
3.4.1 Formation and types of metamorphic rock.
3.4.2 Classification of metamorphic rock.
3.4.3 Engineering importance and utility of metamorphic
rock

Introduction to Structural Geology
4.1 Plane of Weaknesses in Rocks (Discontinuities)
4.1.1 Strike and dip.
4.1.2 Folds, faults and joints.
4.2 Geological Maps and interpretations
4.3 Geological Map of Malaysia


Weathering of Rocks
5.1 Physical Weathering of Rocks.
5.2 Chemical Weathering of Rocks.
5.3 Formation of Soil.
5.4 Weathering Grade in Accordance to BS 5930: Code of
Practice for Site Investigation

Introduction to Hydrogeology
6.1 Nature of Groundwater and its Occurrence.
6.1.1 Introduction to aquifer, aquicludes and aquitards.
6.1.2 Principles of groundwater flow.
6.2 Introduction to Groundwater Extraction and Determination.

Engineering Geology
7.1 Engineering Properties of Rocks: Physical and Mechanical Properties.
7.2 Field measurement apparatus for rocks.

Q1 : types of rock
A1 : three types, ignues, sedimentary and metamorphic