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4. Swan, ARH and Sandilands, M, (1995). Introduction to 3. White, W.B. (1988). Geomorphology and Hydrology of
Geological Data Analysis. Blackwell Science. Karst Terrains. Oxford University Press.
5. McKillup, S. and Dyar, M.D. (2010). Geostatistics 4. Fairchild I. J and Baker A. (2012). Speleothem
Explained: An Introductory Guide for Earth Scientists. Science: From process to past environments. John
Paperback . Wiley & Sons
6. Haining, R. (2003). Spatial Data Analysis: Theory and
st
Practice 1 Edition. Paperback.
SII2001 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY I
SIG2013 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Engineering geological characterization of earth materials
and masses. Unified soil classification system. Practical
Engineering geological characterization of earth materials demon-strations on soil classification. Compaction and
and masses. Unified soil classification system. Compaction consolidation of soil. Shear strength of soil and rock and
and consolidation of soil. Shear strength of soil and rock. their methods of determinations. Structural discontinuity
Stability of slopes. Structural discontinuity planes and planes and weathering of rock masses. Tunnelling Index.
weathering of rock masses. Tunneling Index. Geomechanics classification of rock masses. Methods of
Geomechanics classification of rock masses. Methods of site and subsurface investigations. Interpretation of borehole
site investigations. logs.
Assessment Methods: Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40% Continuous assessment : 40%
Examination : 60% Examination : 60%

Medium of Instruction: Medium of Instruction:
English English
Soft Skills: Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, LS2, LL2, EM2 CS2, CT2, TS1, LL1
References: References:
1. Bell, F.G. (2007). Engineering Geology. Second Edition. 1. Bell, F.G. (2007). Engineering Geology. Second Edition.
Elsevier. Elsevier.
2. Price, D.G. (2009). Engineering Geology. Principles and 2. Price, D.G. (2009). Engineering Geology. Principles and
Practice. Springer. Practice Springer.
3. Brady, B.M.G. & Brown, E.T. (2007): Rock Mechanics 3. Beavis, F.C. (1985): Engineering Geology. Blackwell
for Underground Mining (3rd Ed). Springler. 571p. Scientific Publications. 231p.
4. Lambe, T.W. & Whitman, R.V. (2008): Soil Mechanics. 4. Brady, B.M.G. & Brown, E.T. (2007): Rock Mechanics
Wiley Eastern Pte. Ltd. 535 p. for Underground Mining (3nd Ed). Springler. 571p.
5. Beavis, F.C. (1985): Engineering Geology. Blackwell 5. Lambe, T.W. & Whitman, R.V. (2008): Soil Mechanics.
Scientific Publications. 231p. Wiley Eastern Pte. Ltd. 535 p.

SIG2014 KARST GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SII2002 APPLIED GEOLOGICAL FIELD COURSE
CONSERVATIONS
Geological field mapping including recognition of rock types
Karst characteristics from scientific and management and structure. Data and sample collection including dip and
perspective. Karst geomorphology and lithological control strike measurement and fossil. Introduction to the different
that gives karst landscape its specific characteristics geophysical, hydrological and environmental
including the global distribution. Issues pertaining karst area instrumentations and field procedures. Field operation,
such as sinkholes and rockfalls, and engineering problems analysis and mitigations.
associated with karst are emphasized. Geochemistry of
karst waters are studied in conjunction with environmental Assessment Method:
issues. Karst landscape and deposit are used to examine for Continuous assessment: 100%
the evidence of environmental and climatic change. Case
studies are used throughout the course and emphasis is Medium of Instruction:
placed on the challenges faced by people living in karst English
areas and conservation value of karst landscapes.
Soft Skills:
Assessment Methods: CS4, CT4, TS3, LL3, KK1, EM2, LS2
Continuous assessment : 40%
Examination : 60% References:
1. Lisle, R.J., Brabham, P. and Barnes, J.W. (2011). Basic
Medium of Instruction: Geological Mapping, 5th Edition. John Wiley & Sons
English 2. Barnes, J. (1991): Basic Geological Mapping. Geol. Soc.
London Handbook Series. 118p.
Soft Skills: 3. McClay,K. (1994) : Mapping of Geological Structures.
CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2, EM2 Geol. Soc. London Handbook Series. 161p
4. Lattman, L.H. & Ray, R.G. (1965): Aerial Photographs In
References: Field Geology, Hott, Rinehart & Winston, N. York. 221p.
1. Ford, D.C. & White, W.B. (2007). Karst Hydrogeology
and Geomorphology. John Wiley & Sons; Rev. Ed
edition. KIA2002 SOIL MECHANICS
2. Goldscheider, N. and Drew, D. (2007). Methods in
Karst Hydrogeology (IAH International Contributions to The course introduces soil as engineering material. It
Hydrogeology) Taylor & Francis Ltd; 1 . edition. includes brief introduction on soil formation and its physical
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