Faculty of Science

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : ترسيب-ميكانيكا الصخور- جيولوجيا هندسية-صخور رسوبية

2010 - 2011

 
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University :Mansoura University
Faculty :Faculty of Science
Department :Geology Department
1- Course data :-
Code: 31317
Course title: ترسيب-ميكانيكا الصخور- جيولوجيا هندسية-صخور رسوبية
Year/Level: ثالثة جيولوجيا خاص
Program Title:
  • B.Sc. in Special Geology
Specialization:
Teaching Hours: Theoretical: 4Tutorial: Practical: 4
2- Course aims :-
  1. Introduce the principles of the main applications of geologic methods in engineering projects.
  2. Acquire the students skills to solve engineering problems in light of rock mechanics and other geologic information.
  3. Outline the basic information of the origin of sedimentary grains, facies and sedimentary environment.
  4. Study the different types on clastic and non-clastic sedimentary rocks.
3- Course Learning Outcomes :-
4- Course contents :-
NoTopicsWeek
1 Applications in the construction of dams and surface reservoirs.
2 Applications in the construction of tunnels.
3Weathering and sedimentary cycle.
4Grain shape and grain size parameters.
5Heavy, light and clay mineral analyses.
6Conglomerates, sandstones and mud-rocks.
7Limestones and dolostones.
8Ironstones, phosphorites, evaporites, etc,
9Basics of soil mechanics.
10Stress-Strain curves.
11Concepts of engineering geology.
12 Applications in foundations.

5- Teaching and learning methods :-
SMethod
Lectures using overhead projectors, datashow and whiteboard
Laboratory work and class activity.
Field excursions.

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-
  1. -

7- Student assessment :-
A. Timing
NoMethodWeek
1Quizzes and discussions.6
2Practical exam.13
3Oral exam.14
4Written final exam.14
B. Degree
NoMethodDegree
1Mid_term examination5
2Final_term examination70
3Oral examination 10
4Practical examination 15
5Semester work0
6Other types of asessment0
Total100%

8- List of books and references
SItemType
1Blyth, F.G.H.(1960): A geology for Engineers.341pp, Butler & Tanner Ltd.,Frome and London
2الطحلاوىواحمد (2004): مقدمة قى الجيولوجيا العامة والهندسية- جامعة أسيوط
3 Taha, A. : Rock mechanics and engineering geology
4Pettijohn et al. (1972): Sands and sandstones
5Tucker (1981) Introduction to sedimentary rocks.
6Pettijohn (1975): Sedimentary rocks.
7Selley, R. (1994): Applied sedimentology, Academic press.
8Sedimentology, sedimentary geology, sedimentology og Egypt.

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
SContentStudy week
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.

Course Coordinator(s): -
  1. Adam Elshahat Ali Yousef
Head of department: -
Salah Nasr Ebrahim Ayad