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COURSE SYLLABUS November 2023

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EGEO 223
(Course Code)
Geology for Engineers
(Descriptive Title)

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025

Department/Area : COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Curriculum : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Curricular Year : THIRD YEAR
No. of Hours/Sem : 54 Hours
Credit Unit(s) : 3
Prerequisites : ENCHEM 1

University Vision : CTU as a premier, inclusive, globally-recognized research and innovation, smart, community-responsive, and sustainable technological
university

University Mission : The University is primarily providing leading-edge degree programs, innovative professional, entrepreneurial, and technical instruction as
well as research, extension and resource generation programs that address both the needs of the region and the nation in the context of
the global knowledge economy, Fifth Industrial Revolution, and sustainability.

University Goals : By the end of 2024, CTU will be globally recognized for its quality. Specifically, it will
• Obtain a Philippine university system status with a CHED SUC LeveI V recognition or equivalent;
• Be ranked among Top 10 Universities in the Philippines;
• Achieve world-class performance and excellence using leading quality management systems for quality assurance and control;
• Be an internationally recognized and ranked university (including Quacquarelli Symonds, Times Higher Education, Shanghai
University Ranking, World University Rankings);
• Develop innovative academic initiatives, including medical and allied fieIds engineering and technology, and transnational higher
education programs for enhance career pathways, qualifications, recognitions, accreditations, specialization and progression
programs, and global mobility; and
• Lead innovations in the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
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University Outcomes : 1. Transformed visionary leadership in innovation to accelerate regional and national development in the context of the modern industrial
revolution;
2. Increased access by economically challenged but deserving student to relevant, quality, and world-class tertiary education with
learning integration of practical experiences to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth;
3. Developed research-intensive and multi-disciplinary university culture that strengthens higher education research, leading to
economic productivity and innovation;
4. Instituted innovative systems resulting in effective, efficient, sustainable and equitable resource general, mobilization, and
management, including optimal utilization of resources provided by the government and expansion of the other revenue and funding
streams for financial sustainability;
5. Heightened sustainable community and stakeholder engagements, with harmonized institutional, financial, administrative, and policy
frameworks that attain the highest academic, research, extension and resource generation excellence standards; and
6. Forged strategic local and international linkages, partnerships, and initiatives leading to heightened regional and global role in the
modern industrial revolution and human and intellectual capital for sustained economic development.

Quality Policy : CTU in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is committed to provide quality instruction, research, extension and
production toward customer satisfaction.

Core Values : Commitment, Transparency, Unity, Patriotism, Integrity, Excellence, Spirituality (CTU PIES)

Graduate Attributes : Highly skilled individual, ethically-imbued professional, service-oriented, and effective communicator

Program Educational :
Objectives

Program Outcomes : A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program must attain:
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of civil engineering;
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. An ability to design, build, improve and install a systems or processes which meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
4. An ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multi – cultural teams;
5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves civil engineering problems;
6. An understanding to the effects and impact of civil engineering projects on nature and society, and of the civil engineers’ social and
ethical responsibilities.
7. Specialized engineering knowledge in each applicable field, and the ability to apply such knowledge to provide solutions to actual
problems.
8. An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
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9. An ability to engage in life – long learning and an acceptance of the need to keep current of the development in the specific field of
specialization.
10. An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of civil engineering.
11. Knowledge of contemporary issues.

Course Description : Fundamentals of geology applied to civil engineering problems. Topics include rock and mineral types, soil properties, rock mechanics,
geologic structures, active tectonics and earthquake hazards, slope stability and landslides, groundwater, rivers and flood hazards. Team
projects include engineering geology case studies and site assessment investigations.

Course Learning : At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Outcomes 1. Describe and explain the role of geology in the design and construction process of underground openings in rock.
2. Apply geologic concepts and approaches on civil engineering process.
3. Identify and classify rock using basic geologic classification system.
4. Use the geologic literature to establish the geotechnical framework needed to properly design and construct heavy civil work rock
projects.
5. Utilize background in engineering and earth science to provide solutions to engineering problems within the context of the
natural world.
P. LEARNING PLAN:

Course Content: INTENDED

LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
OUTCOME TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)
To be conversant with CTU Easy Writing Lecture Discussion CTU Vision, Mission
Vision & Mission and COE and Goals Student Manual
Goals
(1 hour)

Define and explain the role of Lecture Discussion 1. General Geology Parbin Singh,
geology in in the design and Quizzes “Engineering and
1.1. Geology in Civil General Geology”,
construction process of Engineering Katson Publication
underground openings in rock. PowerPoint presentation House
1.2. Branches of
(3 hours) Geology
P.C. Varghese,
1.3. Earth Engineering
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Course Content: INTENDED

LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
OUTCOME TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)
Structure and Geology for Civil
Composition. Engineers”, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.,

Identify and apply the different Quizzes Lecture Discussion Legeet “Geology
1.4. Elementary and Engineering”,
geologic concepts and approaches
Knowledge on McGraw Hill Book
on civil engineering process. PowerPoint presentation
continental drift and Company, 1998.
plate tectonics. Earth
(3 hours) processes

1.5 Weathering –
work of rivers, wind
and sea and their
engineering
importance –

Describe the importance of Quizzes Lecture Discussion 2., Blyth, “Geology

1.6. Origin and for Engineers”,
ground water in civil engineering.
occurrence of ELBS, 1995.
PowerPoint presentation
earthquake – mode of
occurrence –
prospecting –

1.7. Ground water

– Importance in civil
Engineering

PRELIM EXMINATION
2. Minerology

2.1. Elementary
knowledge on symmetry
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Course Content: INTENDED

LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
OUTCOME TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)

elements of
crystallographic Legeet “Geology
Identify and classify rock using systems.
basic geologic classification Quizzes and Engineering”,
Lecture Discussion
McGraw Hill Book
system. 2.2. Physical
properties of minerals. Company, 1998.
PowerPoint presentation
(12 hours)
2.3. Study of
the following rock
forming minerals –
Quartz family. Feldspar
family, Augite,
2., Blyth, “Geology
Hornblende, Biotite,
Muscovite, Calcite, for Engineers”,
Garnet. ELBS, 1995.

2.4. Properties,
process of formation of
all minerals – Coal and
Petroleum – Their origin
and occurrence in India.

3. Petrology

3.1. Classification
of rocks – Distinction
between Igneous,
Sedimentary and
Metamorphic rocks.

3.2. Description –
occurrence, properties
and distribution of
following rocks.

3.2.1. Igneous
rocks – Granite,
Syenite, Diorite,
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Course Content: INTENDED

LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
OUTCOME TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)
Gabbro, Pegmatite,
Dolerite and Basalt.
3.2.2. Sediment
ary rock – sandstone,
limestone, shale,
conglomerate and
breccia.

3.2.3. Metamorp
hic rocks – Quartsite,
Marble, Slate, Gniess
and Schist.

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Define structural geology and rock Quizzes Lecture Discussion 4. Structural

mechanics. Geology and Rock
PowerPoint presentation Mechanics
Parbin Singh,
(9 hours) “Engineering and
4.1. Attitude of
General Geology”,
Beds – Outcrops –
Katson Publication
Geologic Maps.
House
4.2. Study of
structures – Folds, Faults
and Joints – Their bearing
on Engineering
Construction.

4.3. Rock
Mechanics
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Course Content: INTENDED

LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
OUTCOME TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)

Use the geologic literature to Quizzes Lecture Discussion 4.4 Physical P.C. Varghese,
establish the geotechnical properties and Engineering
framework needed to properly PowerPoint presentation mechanical properties Geology for Civil
of rocks – porosity – Engineers”, PHI
design and construct heavy civil
permeability – density – Learning Pvt. Ltd.,
work rock projects.
strength – hardness –
elasticity – plasticity.
(6 hours)
4.3. Dynamic
property of rocks –
types of wave theory –
factors influencing
wave velocity – statics
and dynamics moduli
of elasticity – grouting.

Identify the different geological Quizzes Lecture Discussion 5. Geological and

and geophysical investigation Geophysical Legeet “Geology
applied to civil engineering and PowerPoint presentation Investigation in Civil and Engineering”,
Utilize background in engineering Engineering McGraw Hill Book
Company, 1998.
and earth science to provide
solutions to engineering problems 5.1. Site
investigations
within the context of the natural
world. 5.2. Geological
Methods 2., Blyth, “Geology for
(15 hours) Engineers”, ELBS,
5.3. Exploration 1995.
techniques

5.4. Geophysical
methods – direct
penetration – core
boring – logging of
cores
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Course Content: INTENDED

LEARNING ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
OUTCOME TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)

5.5. Geological
condition necessary
for construction of
dams – tunnels –
building - Road
cutting.

FINAL EXAMINATION

Course Requirements:
Attendance, projects, quizzes, major exams, participation

Evaluation Procedures:

40% Major Exam

30% Quizzes/Assignments
20% Participation
10% Attendance
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Prepared by:

Engr. Mae Jean I. Papaya

Instructor
CTU-Danao Campus

Revision Date:
January 23, 2025

Submission Date:
January 24, 2025

Noted by:

Engr. Jayson G. Bayogo Engr. Tomashita P. Arenas Dr. Decem C. Suladay

Chairperson College Dean Campus Dean of Instruction