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- Engineering Geology
- CIV_216
- Description
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The aim of the course is for students to obtain fundamental knowledge of the basic characteristics and parameters of soils and rocks as well as basic knowledge of the structure and evolution of the earth and in particular of Cyprus.
Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to be able to: 1. know about the structure and historical evolution of the earth, and in particular the Geology of Cyprus, 2. recognize the basic characteristics and parameters of soil and be able to classify the soil. 3. distinguish and describe fractures, faults, joints and the shear strength of rock mass. 4. study the slope stability of rock slopes 5. develop and explain landslide measures 6. retrieve topographical, geological, hydrogeological and soil suitability maps. - ECTS credits
- 5
- Teaching Language
- Greek
- Exam Language
- Greek
- Support Materials Language
- Greek
- Basic Learning Outcomes
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- 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.)
- Ability to identify the principles of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics as well as their application in the development of studies, projects, structures and operations.(F10_C5 - Basic learning outcome C5 (related to final LO F10) - CEB - Ability to identify the principles of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics as well as their application in the development of studies, projects, structures and operations. )
- Course categorized
- Managing Entity (faculty)
- Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics (CUT)