MSc Engineering Geology(Part-Time)
Year 2
(Award available for year: Master of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of how geological principles can be applied to engineering practice;- critically assess data collected in the field and the laboratory and recognize their geotechnical importance;- demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the inter-relationships between geological processes and the behaviour of the ground;- develop a ground investigation programme based on an in-depth knowledge of geological and engineering constraints derived from a critical evaluation of desk study data and the scientific literature;- use their mastery of geological principles to assist engineers in the design of structures;- analyse the safety of slopes, foundations and tunnels/caverns and design suitable remediation measures to mitigate problems and ensure safety under in service conditions;- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the discipline;- work autonomously within a structured environment;- conform professional boundaries and norms where appropriate;- be able to communicate the results of their work to both a professional engineering / geological audience or to the public at large.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire mastery of:- Methods of project/problem specification and management;- In-depth knowledge of methods for independent study/research;- Critical review of the work of colleagues in a professional environment;- Methods of independent learning which will allow successful participation in continuing professional development as described by the engineering council;- The development of strong teamwork skills within a scientific environment.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the programme and will include:- demonstrating the in-depth knowledge of geological principles and techniques relevant to civil engineering;- work that covers a broad range of Engineering Geology as a discipline;- showing an advanced understanding of areas not covered within a typical geological training, specifically soil mechanics, rock mechanics and design issues;- a satisfactory demonstration of breadth, as well as depth, of knowledge relevant to the practice of engineering geology;- making reasoned judgements on the basis of incomplete geological data about parameters necessary for design.