Introductory Geology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE1030 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 1 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- CHEE1030
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module provides a basic understanding of geology and this includes: introduction to the main rock types and minerals; rock forming processes; the composition of the Earth; geological structures; natural hazards including volcanism and earthquakes; geological map interpretation; the Earth's resources of minerals, coal and oil; engineering geology.
Target Students
Year 2 (qualifying year) Students registered on the following courses: Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour practicum each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
One 2-hour lectures, one 1-hour seminar and one 2-hour practical class per week. Practical classes will focus on geological specimens and geological map interpretation. Lectures 24 hours, seminars 12 hours, practical classes 24 hours, private study and revision 42 hours. Students to attend the 2-hour lectures and 1-hour seminar but only one practical (allocated on rota basis).
Assessment
- 20% Lab Practical/Reports: 3 lab reports
- 80% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 Hour Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim is to provide the student with basic geological skills and the capacity to understand and interpret geological information. It also aims to provide knowledge of geology in the context of resources and engineering.Learning Outcomes
A1.2.3 Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and materials science, to enable the understanding of chemical engineering principles. As evidenced and assessed by interpreting rocks displaying understanding of processes of formation such as particle transport, crystallisation, phase equilibria, geochemistry, flow in porous media etc, tested via assessed mineral, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic practicals, as well as in final exam.
A1.2.5 Have a basic understanding of relevant principles from engineering disciplines commonly associated with chemical engineering. As evidenced and assessed by demonstrating an understanding of ground/slope stability, petroleum geology, environmental risk and hydrogeology shown through an ability to interpret geological maps to extract information on those aspects, tested in final exam.
A3.2.10 Be able to design, plan and undertake experimental or plant work and critically interpret, analyse and report on experimental data. As evidenced and assessed by applying systematic methods to the description of granular or crystalline materials, tested during the assessed mineral, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic practicals.
Conveners
- Dr Cheng Heng Pang