GEOLOGY

About this Course

Course Description

This course introduces the basic aspects of physical geology, structural geology and engineering geology that related to civil engineering works. Principles of engineering geology will be emphasized in areas of applied geology.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Construct investigation related to geologic and structural geomorphology problem using standard test and measurement.
2 ) Apply knowledge of various geological processes and structure of the Earth.
3 ) Demonstrate the sustainability concept of civil engineering aspects based on geologic attributes.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 4
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Our Instructor

KHAIRUL AFINAWATI BINTI HASHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

PROFESOR MADYA TS. DR. BASHARUDIN BIN ABDUL HADI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

TS. MOHD MUSTAQIM BIN MOHD NORDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

IR. TS. ANIZA BINTI ALBAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

FAIZAH BINTI KAMARUDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

MOHD KHAIRUL AZHAR BIN ISMAIL

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : three types, ignues, sedimentary and metamorphic