Engineering Geology focuses on studying geological conditions and their impact on construction activities. Students learn to recognize and describe the rock environment that forms the foundation soil for construction. They gain knowledge of the rock cycle, the formation of rock masses, and the principles of endogenous and exogenous geological processes. The course also includes mastering methods for investigating the rock environment and assessing the suitability of rocks for construction and decorative purposes. It provides essential knowledge for engineering decision-making in geologically complex conditions.
Learning outcomes:
- defines basic geological concepts, describes types of rocks and soils and their basic properties, identifies geological formations in the terrain and calculates basic parameters of the rock and soil environment.
- explains geological processes affecting the construction environment, distinguishes individual types of rocks and soils in terms of their engineering properties and discusses the influence of geological risks (e.g. landslides, undermining, groundwater) on the design of buildings.
- applies acquired knowledge in interpreting geological maps, laboratory and field data, estimates suitable construction sites and expresses recommendations for simple geological and engineering tasks.
- analyzes geological and geotechnical data, decomposes geological processes affecting a construction object, assesses their influence on the safety and stability of the structure and adjusts the design of foundations or construction solutions according to the findings obtained.
- compiles a proposal for an engineering and geological assessment for a given location, organizes the materials and outputs of the field survey