Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Engineering Geology and Geomorphology
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code	03 40151
Module Lead	Jonathan Carey
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-2 hours Practical Classes and workshops-30 hours Fieldwork-6 hours External Visits-4 hours Guided independent study-148 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module is concerned with engineering geology, focussing on developing skills that would be required in industry with a focus on applying geological expertise to applied problems. The key theoretical components in the module deliver grounding in engineering principals as applied to geological materials including rocks and soils. Practical classes will develop worked examples of application of theory to things like slope stability. Main coursework will provide real life examples and opportunity to gain experience in the concept and practice of site investigations where geological expertise is used to evaluate sites for construction.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the theory of soil and rock shear strength and soil consolidation and be able to apply both to engineering problems. Design and understand how to conduct a site investigation Explain the purpose and challenges in translating geological expertise to engineering problems
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework – Site Investigation report 2000 words Exam – 2 hours short answer questions/practical exam Reassessment: Submission of failed components: Site investigation report resubmitted on a different case study. Resit examination.
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