Introductory Geology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE1009 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CHEE1009
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module provides a basic understanding of geology and this includes: introduction to the main rock types and minerals; rock forming processes; the composition of the Earth; geological structures; natural hazards including volcanism and earthquakes; geological map interpretation; the Earth's resources of minerals, coal and oil; engineering geology.
Re-Assessment: The module will be re-assessed through 100% individual coursework (essay or assignment).
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only
Classes
- One 4-hour practicum each week for 12 weeks
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: Practical assessment- this involves the interpretation of geological materials (mainly rocks) and data (maps and other data sources).
- 20% Coursework 2: Practical assessment- this involves the interpretation of geological materials (mainly rocks) and data (maps and other data sources).
- 60% Coursework 3: Practical map assessment
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim is to provide the student with basic geological skills and the capacity to understand and interpret geological information. It also aims to provide knowledge of geology in the context of resources and engineering.Learning Outcomes
A1 Underpinning mathematics, science, and associated engineering disciplines:
A1.2.3 Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and materials science, to enable the understanding of chemical engineering principles.
As evidenced and assessed by interpreting rocks displaying understanding of processes of formation such as particle transport, crystallisation, phase equilibria, geochemistry, flow in porous media etc, tested via assessed igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic practicals.
A1.2.5 Have a basic understanding of relevant principles from engineering disciplines commonly associated with chemical engineering.
As evidenced and assessed by demonstrating an understanding of ground/slope stability, petroleum geology, environmental risk and hydrogeology shown through an ability to interpret geological maps to extract information on those aspects, tested during the assessed map practicals.
A3 Chemical Engineering Practice:
A3.2.10 Be able to design, plan and undertake experimental or plant work and critically interpret, analyse and report on experimental data.
As evidenced and assessed by applying systematic methods to the description of granular or crystalline materials, tested during the assessed igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic practicals, and the understanding of geology from maps, tested during the assessed map practicals.