University :Mansoura University |
Faculty :Faculty of Science |
Department :Geology Department |
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| 1- 1- Course data :- |
| | Code: | 31317 | | Course title: | ترسيب-ميكانيكا الصخور- جيولوجيا هندسية-صخور رسوبية | | Year/Level: | ثالثة جيولوجيا خاص | | Program Title: | | | Specialization: | | | Teaching Hours: | Theoretical: | 4 | Tutorial: | | Practical: | 4 |
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| 2- 2- Course aims :- |
| - Introduce the principles of the main applications of geologic methods in engineering projects.
- Acquire the students skills to solve engineering problems in light of rock mechanics and other geologic information.
- Outline the basic information of the origin of sedimentary grains, facies and sedimentary environment.
- Study the different types on clastic and non-clastic sedimentary rocks.
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| 3- 3- Course Learning Outcomes :- |
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| 4- 4- Course contents :- |
| | No | Topics | Week No. |
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| 1 | Applications in the construction of dams and surface reservoirs. | | | 2 | Applications in the construction of tunnels. | | | 3 | Weathering and sedimentary cycle. | | | 4 | Grain shape and grain size parameters. | | | 5 | Heavy, light and clay mineral analyses. | | | 6 | Conglomerates, sandstones and mud-rocks. | | | 7 | Limestones and dolostones. | | | 8 | Ironstones, phosphorites, evaporites, etc, | | | 9 | Basics of soil mechanics. | | | 10 | Stress-Strain curves. | | | 11 | Concepts of engineering geology. | | | 12 | Applications in foundations. | |
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| 5- 5- Teaching and learning methods :- |
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| Lectures using overhead projectors, datashow and whiteboard | | Laboratory work and class activity. | | Field excursions. |
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| 6- 6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :- |
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| 7- 7- Student assessment :- |
| - Timing |
| | No | Method | Week No. |
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| 1 | Quizzes and discussions. | 6 | | 2 | Practical exam. | 13 | | 3 | Oral exam. | 14 | | 4 | Written final exam. | 14 |
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| - Degree |
| | No | Method | Degree |
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| 1 | Mid_term examination | 5 | | 2 | Final_term examination | 70 | | 3 | Oral examination | 10 | | 4 | Practical examination | 15 | | 5 | Semester work | 0 | | 6 | Other types of asessment | 0 | | Total | 100% |
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| 8- 8- List of books and references |
| | S | Reference | Type |
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| 1 | Blyth, F.G.H.(1960): A geology for Engineers.341pp, Butler & Tanner Ltd.,Frome and London | | | 2 | الطحلاوىواحمد (2004): مقدمة قى الجيولوجيا العامة والهندسية- جامعة أسيوط | | | 3 | Taha, A. : Rock mechanics and engineering geology | | | 4 | Pettijohn et al. (1972): Sands and sandstones | | | 5 | Tucker (1981) Introduction to sedimentary rocks. | | | 6 | Pettijohn (1975): Sedimentary rocks. | | | 7 | Selley, R. (1994): Applied sedimentology, Academic press. | | | 8 | Sedimentology, sedimentary geology, sedimentology og Egypt. | |
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| 9- 9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course |
| | S | Content | Study week |
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| Applications in the construction of dams and surface reservoirs. | | | Applications in the construction of tunnels. | | | Weathering and sedimentary cycle. | | | Grain shape and grain size parameters. | | | Heavy, light and clay mineral analyses. | | | Conglomerates, sandstones and mud-rocks. | | | Limestones and dolostones. | | | Ironstones, phosphorites, evaporites, etc, | | | Basics of soil mechanics. | | | Stress-Strain curves. | | | Concepts of engineering geology. | | | Applications in foundations. | |
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| Course Coordinator(s): - |
| - Adam Elshahat Ali Yousef
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| Head of department: - |
| Salah Nasr Ebrahim Ayad |
