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ESC-40020 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

ESC-40020 - MGeoscience: Hydrological and Engineering Geology
Coordinator: Glenda Jones Tel: +44 1782 7 34309
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

ESC-30022 (Hydrological and Engineering Geology).

Description for 2022/23

Module Outline
This module uses lecture and practical classes to look at the related subjects of engineering and hydrological geology from a coherent, practical perspective. In particular, students will focus on the way in which geological factors influence the availability of water resources and the design/construction of `real-world¿ engineering structures. Practical classes will concentrate on the analysis, evaluation and characterization of geological materials and the interpretation and remediation assessment of a realistic contaminated land problem.
Aims
The aim of the module is to teach students the key theoretical and technical issues of hydrological and engineering geology whilst providing a practical understanding of groundwater, and rock and soil behaviour through the use of problem-based exercises relating to the management and assessment of natural resource exploitation.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain a systematic knowledge and understanding of the key issues relating to the theoretical and practical aspects of Hydrological and Engineering Geology. At the end of the module, students will be able to make informed judgments on the issues, debates and knowledge limitations of subjects in groundwater assessment, geotechnical engineering and environmental geology management, based on a knowledge and understanding of research at the forefront of the discipline.

Aims
The aim of the module is to teach students the key theoretical and technical issues of hydrological and engineering geology whilst providing a practical understanding of groundwater and rock/material behaviour through the use of problem-based exercises relating to the management and assessment of natural resource exploitation and site development.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-40020/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

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demonstrate sector consultancy skill in the 'real world' problem-based learning exercise through incorporating industry related critical thinking concepts, remediation recommendation and a detailed cost benefit analysis: 1

Study hours

Scheduled: 18 x 1-hour Lectures; 9 x 3-hour practicals. Independent: 55 hours assignment work; 50 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Project weighted 40%
3,500 word problem-based group report
Student-led, group-based (<4 students), advanced geotechnical problem-solving exercise incorporating remedial recommendations and cost benefit analysis

2: Individual Report weighted 60%
Independent 3000-word Report
Students will produce a written technical report of 3,000 words on a desk based site study to assess and evaluate the geotechnical, geoenvironmental and hydrogeological setting and potential development risks. Level 7 students must also include a report section covering a critical review of the monitoring, management, mitigation and latest research of the associated risks. Guidance and associated information will be given throughout the semester with the emphasis on students gathering and analysing published information throughout the semester and during the associated in-class activities.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023