Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Applied Geology (2500003) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Basic knowledge of geology, terrain morphology and climatology. Basic identification of rocks and their mechanical or hydraulic properties. Ability to identify the soil structure. Ability to interpret geological maps and make geological cross-sections from cartographic information and reconnaissance surveys. 1 Ability to identify a rock, as well as infer some basic mechanical or hydraulic properties. 2 Ability to identify the structure of the soil in the field, as well as infer some basic properties of rocks of structural, mechanical type and hydrological. 3 Ability to interpret geological maps and make geological cross-sections from cartographic information and reconnaissance surveys. Basic knowledge of geology, terrain morphology and climatology and ability to apply it to engineering problems. Knowledge of mineralogy, and its role in the composition of rocks. Know the different types of rocks in nature: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks. Knowledge of structural geology, including faults and joints, as well as basic concepts of plate tectonics. Introduction to seismology. Knowledge of geomorphology and in particular the engineering implications.

Competencies

Especific

Basic knowledge of geology and morphology of the land and its application in problems related to engineering. Climatology. (Basic training module)

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 30h 50.00 %
Medium group 24h 40.00 %
Laboratory classes 6h 10.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 2 hours per week of classroom activity (large size group) and 1.6 hours weekly with half the students (medium size group). The 2 hours in the large size groups are devoted to theoretical lectures, in which the teacher presents the basic concepts and topics of the subject, shows examples and solves exercises. The 1.6 hours in the medium size groups is devoted to solving practical problems with greater interaction with the students. The objective of these practical exercises is to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. The rest of weekly hours devoted to laboratory practice. Support material in the form of a detailed teaching plan is provided using the virtual campus ATENEA: content, program of learning and assessment activities conducted and literature. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The qualification of the subject is obtained from theory and practical assessments. The theory part and the practical part will each have a value of 50% of the final grade. There will be two partial exams and each partial exam will consist of a theory part and a practical part. In case of failure, you can opt for a re-evaluation exam, which in any case will include the entire subject. Only those who have taken all the evaluation tests during the semester will be eligible.

Test Rules

The partial exams will be face-to-face.

Office Hours

By appointment

Bibliography

Basic