Course - Engineering Geology, Specialization Course - TGB4575
TGB4575 - Engineering Geology, Specialization Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 1 hours |
Course content
Engineering geological field and laboratory methods. The course includes compulsory field course at Snåsa organized in August (week no 33), laboratory testing in September/October and writing of a report from the field and laboratory work, in addition to an oral exam.
Learning outcome
Ingress: This course will provide in-depth knowledge in engineering geology.
Knowledge: The student will acquire specialized knowledge to plan and design projects within engineering geology of soils and rocks.
Skills: The student will be able to independently carry out field and laboratory investigations, to find scientific literature, and be able to search the main elements, which are relevant to the project.
General competence: Increased understanding in the field of engineering geology, investigation approaches, report writing skills, planning and design of structures with sustainable and cost effective solutions.
Learning methods and activities
4-5 days of compulsory field mapping and 4-5 days of laboratory testing in groups under direct supervision. Writing of report based on the field and lab assignments (in groups). The field mapping will take place in week no 33. Students should avoid other activities during this week. There will be no other field mapping activity possible.
Compulsory assignments
- Field course with report
Further on evaluation
The report from the field course is submitted in groups, the final exam is individual.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
Admission to a programme of study is required: Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO), specialization within Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics or Environmental and Hydrogeology, or approval from the person with course responsibility. It is provided that the student has completed all courses, which are listed as compulsory for the specialization in the study plan, or gets approval from the person with course responsibility.
Course materials
Papers, standard for testing methods, maps and reports relevant for the field and lab work. Basic course compendia for both engineering geology of rocks and soils.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4505 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2014 | |
| TGB4535 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2014 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Engineering Geology
- Technological subjects
- Bjørn Syvert Frengstad
- Hans Ola Fredin
- Jon Runar Drotninghaug
- Krishna Kanta Panthi
- Kristin Hilde Holmøy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oral exam
100/100
2023-11-20 - 2023-11-22
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Oral exam 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"