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References: 3. Brady, B.M.G. & Brown, E.T. (2007): Rock Mechanics
1. Potts, P.J. (1987). A Handbook of Silicate Rock for Underground Mining (3rd Ed). Springler. 571p.
Analysis, Blackie, 622 p. 4. Lambe, T.W. & Whitman, R.V. (2008): Soil Mechanics.
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SIG2012 GEOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS SIG2014 KARST GEOMORPHOLOGY AND
CONSERVATIONS
In this course, student will learn how to use the different
method of data analysis, and how to use ITC, graphics Karst characteristics from scientific and management
software and programing software to analyze geological and perspective. Karst geomorphology and lithological control that
geoscience data. gives karst landscape its specific characteristics including the
global distribution. Issues pertaining karst area such as
Assessment Methods: sinkholes and rockfalls, and engineering problems associated
Continuous assessment : 40% with karst are emphasized. Geochemistry of karst waters are
Examination : 60% studied in conjunction with environmental issues. Karst
landscape and deposit are used to examine for the evidence
Medium of Instruction: of environmental and climatic change. Case studies are used
English throughout the course and emphasis is placed on the
challenges faced by people living in karst areas and
Soft Skills: conservation value of karst landscapes.
CS3, CT3, TS2, LL3, LS2, EM2
Assessment Methods:
References: Continuous assessment : 40%
1. Houlding S.W. (1994). 3D Geoscience Modelling Examination : 60%
Computer Techniques for Geological Characterization.
Springer. Medium of Instruction:
2. Davis, J. C. (1986). Statistics and Data Analysis in English
Geology. John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York.
3. Fritzadon, J. (1992). Management of Geological Soft Skills:
Databases, Pergamon Press. CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2, EM2
4. Swan, ARH and Sandilands, M, (1995). Introduction to
Geological Data Analysis. Blackwell Science. References:
5. McKillup, S. and Dyar, M.D. (2010). Geostatistics 1. Ford, D.C. & White, W.B. (2007). Karst Hydrogeology
Explained: An Introductory Guide for Earth Scientists. and Geomorphology. John Wiley & Sons; Rev. Ed
Paperback. edition.
6. Haining, R. (2003). Spatial Data Analysis: Theory and 2. Goldscheider, N. and Drew, D. (2007). Methods in Karst
st
Practice 1 Edition. Paperback. Hydrogeology (IAH International Contributions to
st
Hydrogeology) Taylor & Francis Ltd; 1 . edition.
3. White, W.B. (1988). Geomorphology and Hydrology of
SIG2013 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Karst Terrains. Oxford University Press.
4. Fairchild I. J and Baker A. (2012). Speleothem Science:
Engineering geological characterization of earth materials From process to past environments. John Wiley & Sons
and masses. Unified soil classification system. Compaction
and consolidation of soil. Shear strength of soil and rock. SII2001 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY I
Stability of slopes. Structural discontinuity planes and
weathering of rock masses. Tunnelling Index. Engineering geological characterization of earth materials and
Geomechanics classification of rock masses. Methods of masses. Unified soil classification system. Practical
site investigations. demonstrations on soil classification. Compaction and
consolidation of soil. Shear strength of soil and rock and their
Assessment Methods: methods of determinations. Structural discontinuity planes
Continuous assessment : 40% and weathering of rock masses. Tunnelling Index.
Examination : 60% Geomechanics classification of rock masses. Methods of site
and subsurface investigations. Interpretation of borehole logs.
Medium of Instruction:
English Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40%
Soft Skills: Examination : 60%
CS3, CT3, LS2, LL2, EM2
Medium of Instruction:
English

References:
1. Bell, F.G. (2007). Engineering Geology. Second Edition. Soft Skills:
Elsevier. CS2, CT2, TS1, LL1
2. Price, D.G. (2009). Engineering Geology. Principles and
Practice. Springer.

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