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COURSE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT SEMESTER/TERM
Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Engineering
Department Civil Engineering
Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Course Code* KAEA2134
Course Title* Fundamentals of Engineering Geology
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Nil
Requirement(s)
Student Learning Time (SLT)* 81 hours
Credit* 2
Course Learning Outcomes* On completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Recognize and describe rock formation, mineral composition , geometry
and properties (material + mass).
2. Explain weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition processes of
geomaterials.
3. Select appropriate methods of geological investigation for engineering
works and relate to engineering problem
Transferable Skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills (CT1)
Synopsis of Course Contents The course introduces basic concepts in geology and their relevance in Civil
Engineering. The following topics are covered – Rocks, their component,
identification and properties. The geometry, description and properties of rock
masses. Weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition. Geological
Investigation. Geological problem(s) In Malaysia,
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, Lecture, interactive video, laboratory work and case study.
workshop, discussion, etc)
Assessment Weightage* Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%
Methodologies for Feedback on Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam. Grades
Performance will be given for the final examination
Criteria in Summative Assessment Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and University
of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013
UM-PT01-PK03-BR004(BI)-S04
