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Buku Panduan Fakulti Sains: Sesi 2015/2016

Medium of Instruction:
English

Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2, EM2, LS2

References:
1. Sheriff, R.E. and Geldart, L.P. (1995). Exploration
Seismology. (2nd. Ed.). Cambridge University Press.
2. Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P. and Sheriff, R.E. (1990).
Applied Geophysics (2nd.Ed.) Cambridge University Press.
3. Robinson and Coruh (1988). Basic Exploration Geophysics.
John Wiley and Son

SII3008 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED GEOLOGY

A suitable topic in applied geology needs to be selected under
supervision of a lecturer. Research on that topic has to be
completed in 1 semester. The findings have to be presented
orally and a complete report has to be submitted.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, LL2, LS2, EM2

References:
Journals and internet

FACULTY ENGINEERING COURSE

KAEA2134 BASIC ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Theory - Introduction to geology, nature, earth materials and
finishes. Features of the continents and oceans, seismisiti earth,
volcanisma and plate tectonics. Rock cycle and geological time.
Surface processes, weathering and erosion. Sedimentary,
metamorphic and igneous and their classification. The types of
intrusions. Geological structure, fragments, fold and
unconformity.

Practical - Crystallographic and physical properties of minerals.
Silicate minerals, the natural elements and minerals economy.
Petrography and classification of igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic. Topographic maps, map projection, construction
and interpretation of the cross profile. Geological maps,
paintings strike lines, construction of geological cross profiles,
analysis of geological maps and the interpretation of structures
including folding faults, and inconsistencies and interpretation of
geological history.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40%
Examination : 60%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Soft Skills:
CS2, CT2, TS1, LL1

References:
1. Skinner, B.J. and Porter, S.C. (2000) The Dynamic Earth -
th
An Introduction to Physical Geology (4 Ed.). John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
2. West, T.R. (1995). Geology Applied to Engineering.
Prentice Hall.

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