Introductory Geology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE1021 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 1 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE1021
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
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.
At the end of the module, students will hopefully appreciate the finite nature of our resources and be better equipped to recognize the risks posed by but also beauty and uniqueness of the natural world. A familiarity with some of the essential concepts and technical terms of the earth sciences will give students and improved ability to communicate effectively with scientists in this area of study and help with grasping the essence of sustainability in a truly global context.
Target Students
MEng in Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Classes
- One 3-hour tutorial each week for 2 weeks
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial class per week. Practical classes will focus on geological specimens and geological map interpretation. Students to attend both lectures and tutorals, but only one practical (allocated on rota basis).
Assessment
- 20% Practical 1: 3 hours inclass assessment
- 20% Practical 2: 3 hours inclass assessment
- 60% Coursework: Group report
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
UK PO
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.
A1.2.5 Have a basic understanding of relevant principles from engineering disciplines commonly associated with chemical engineering.
A3.2.10 Be able to design, plan and undertake experimental or plant work and critically interpret, analyse and report on experimental data.
EAC PO
EAC PO1 Engineering Knowledge - Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and chemical engineering fundamentals, and an chemical engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
EAC PO6 The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
L1 - Appreciate how the Earth was formed and how and why it is continuously transforming.
L2 - Know the terminology to communicate with geologists, geo-scientists and geophysicists.
L3 - Understand a contextualizing the origin and availability of engineering and other resources.
L4 - Know and appreciate the techniques for finding and classifying natural resources, especially minerals, rocks and ores.
L5 - Develope a preliminary ability to evaluate natural risks.
Conveners
- Dr Yoke Kin Wan