Engineering Geology Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Engineering Geology
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-011
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module allows students to familiarize themselves with the physical properties and processes in a shallow geological environment. The student acquires the ability to classify soils and assess their suitability from the point of view of engineering and environmental applications. The issues of soil strength parameters will be discussed, including the phenomena related to the presence and movement of water in the ground. The student learns field and laboratory methods of soil testing. The importance of geotechnical research in the investment process is emphasized.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
understands the non-technical aspects and effects of engineering activities, including its impact on the environment and the related responsibility for decisions; is responsible for the safety of his own and others' work, knows how to act in emergency situations [K01]
 K01 [1/5] K03 [2/5] K04 [4/5]
is able to use available sources of information on topics related to engineering geology, including electronic sources, and has the ability to correctly draw conclusions based on data from various sources. [U01]
 U01 [2/5] U02 [5/5]
understands engineering geology literature; reads and understands uncomplicated scientific texts in English [U02]
 U02 [3/5] U03 [3/5]
has knowledge of basic problems, conceptual categories and terminology related to engineering geology and knows the connections between sciences covering geological issues and other natural sciences [W01]
 W01 [5/5]
he has knowledge of research methods used in geology, including methods for determining the physical parameters of the soil [W02]
 W02 [3/5] W03 [2/5]
he knows the methods, techniques, tools and materials used in solving tasks in the field of environmental engineering [W03]
 W01 [4/5] W02 [2/5] W03 [5/5] W08 [2/5] U09 [3/5] U10 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-011_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W01 W02 W03
laboratory classes [W2-IZ-S1-011_fs_2] 30 Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work K01 U01 U02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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