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APPLIED GEOLOGY
522101003
Description
UD-I. THE EARTH AS A WHOLE
T-1. Introduction to Geology.
T-2. Methods of study of the earth.
T-3. Climatology.
T-4. Tectonic plates.

UD-II. STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTOLOGY
T-5. Minerals and rocks: geomechanical characteristics.
T-6. External geological processes: weathering, erosion, transport and deposition.
T-7. Sedimentology and stratigraphy.
T-8. Sedimentary rocks.
T-9. Geochronology.

UD-III. PETROLOGY OF ROCKS METAMORPHIC
T-10. Metamorphism. Geomechanical behavior of rocks. Use in civil engineering.

UD-IV. PETROLOGY OF ROCKS IGNEOUS
T-11. Igneous rocks. Geomechanical behavior of rocks. Use in civil engineering.
T-12. Origin and evolution of magmas.
T-13. Volcanism and Plutonism. Types of rocks.

UD-V. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
T-14. Deformation of rocks.

UD-VI. APPLIED GEOLOGY
T-15. Environmental Geology. Geological hazards. Environmental impact and risk from exploitation of mineral resources.
T-16. Geology of the Region of Murcia.
ECTS credits
6
Teaching Language
Español
Exam Language
Español
Support Materials Language
Español
Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to apply the basic concepts of the general physics laws such as: mechanics, fluid mechanics, fields and waves and electromagnetism, soil mechanics and their application to the resolution of engineering problems.
    (F1_B4 - Basic learning outcome B4 (related to final LO F1) - CEB - Ability to apply the basic concepts of the general physics laws such as: mechanics, fluid mechanics, fields and waves and electromagnetism, soil mechanics and their application to the resolution of engineering problems.)
  • Ability to identify geology and terrain morphology and their application in engineering related problems as well as climatology.
    (F10_B5 - Basic learning outcome B5 (related to final LO F10) - CEB - Ability to identify geology and terrain morphology and their application in engineering related problems as well as climatology.)
Final Learning Outcomes
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Managing Entity (faculty)
Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering School (UPCT)