Contents

• Unit 1. Introduction to objective, scope and outcome of the course.

  Unit 2. General Geology: Branches and Scope of Geology, Types of Weathering & Geological work of natural agencies like River & Wind. Geological Time Scale. Physical Properties of Minerals.

  Unit 3. Petrology: Formation, Texture, Structure and Classification of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks. Engineering Properties of Rocks for Building & Road Material. Laboratory and Field & in-situ Test for Site Construction.

  Unit 4. Structural Geology: Causes, Terminology, Classification, Recognition, Effects and Engineering consideration of Fold, Fault, Joints and Unconformities.

  Unit 5. Engineering Geology: Geophysical methods as applied to Civil Engineering for Subsurface Analysis (Electrical and Seismic methods). Terminology, Types and Geological consideration for site selection of Dam & Tunnel.

  Unit 6. Remote Sensing & GIS: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Various fields of Civil Engineering.