| 1-Explain the importance of geology for civil engineers. 2-Analyze and explain the general characteristics of the Earth and the minerals and rocks forming the earth crust. 3-Analyze and explain the structures (folds, fault, etc.) in rocks and their importance in terms of civil engineering. 4-Analyze and explain the movements in the Earth`s crust, especially how the earthquake occurred and how it affects the structures 5-Explains how the decomposition of rocks occurs, the importance of decomposition in terms of geotechnical engineering and how the soils are formed as a result of decomposition 6-Explains the topographical and geological maps and how to use them in civil engineering applications. 7-Explain the rules and concepts related to applied geology (mass movements, tunnel geology, dam geology) in geotechnical engineering applications. |