Course - Engineering Geology, Specialization Course - TGB4575
TGB4575 - Engineering Geology, Specialization Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved report | 50/100 | |||
| Oral examination | 50/100 | E |
Course content
Engineering geological field and laboratory methods. The course includes compulsory field course at Snåsa organized in August, laboratory testing in September/October and writing of a report from the field and laboratory work.
Learning outcome
Ingress:
- This course will provide in-depth knowledge in engineering geology.
Knowledge:
- The student will acquire specialized knowledge in support of project completion within engineering geology.
Skills:
- The student will be able 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.
Learning methods and activities
4-5 days of compulsory field mapping and 4-5 days of laboratory testing in groups under supervision. Writing of report based on the field and lab assignments (in groups).
Compulsory assignments
- Fieldwork
Further on evaluation
Overall assessment is the basis for the grade in the course, which consists of a final individual oral exam (50%) and evaluation of a group report (50%). The results for the parts are assesses in %-scores first, while the final combined grade will be letter grade. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
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.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4505 | 7.5 | 01.09.2014 | |
| TGB4535 | 7.5 | 01.09.2014 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of specialization hours: 12
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Engineering Geology
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 50/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Approved report 50/100
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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"