Course Title: Site Investigation Geology and Surveying

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Site Investigation Geology and Surveying

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM2131

City Campus

Undergraduate

145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

GEOM2131

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022

Course Coordinator: Dr. Suelynn Choy

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2650

Course Coordinator Email: suelynn.choy@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 12.12.30


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge

VCE Maths Methods (Units 3 & 4)


Course Description

This course is intended to introduce you to the basic principles of geology and surveying relevant to civil and infrastructure engineering which will provide a basis for future studies in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It focuses on foundation, construction, hydrology and earthworks. The roles of surveyors, principles of surveying, skill development in performing surveys and computations and basic interpretation of geospatial data are also covered.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

 This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcomes in BH077 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours):

1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline

1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

3.4. Professional use and management of information.


The course consists of two modules. Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

Geology:

  1. Describe rocks commonly used as construction material. Understand the major physical properties of these rocks and their material limitations in specific applications;
  2. Identify structural units of geology, particularly faults folds, and joints and be able to interpret their significance for engineering;
  3. Identify geological processes and understand their significance for engineering;
  4. Interpret geological maps and cross sections to a limited extent and be able to relate such information to engineering;

    Surveying:
  5. Perform appropriate survey techniques and computations for engineering and construction surveys;
  6. Carry out surveys such as levelling to a specified accuracy and perform the relevant checks, reductions and calculations to determine final adjusted values;
  7. Describe and discuss the concept of precision, accuracy and errors, and prepare appropriate plans and diagrams for various engineering and construction applications;
  8. Identify the growing role and capabilities of other geospatial technologies in engineering investigations and real property.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

A library subject guide is available at: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Surveying Quizzes
Weighting 35%
This supports CLOs 5, 7 & 8

Assessment Task 2: Surveying Project
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 5, 6, 7 & 8

Assessment Task 3: Geology Assignment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.