CEE 303
Engineering Geology
2
Course Description
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. describe the engineering properties of rock and soil materials;
2. identify the geological factors affecting the performance and functioning of a facility on
and in the soil and/or rock;
3. conduct engineering geological investigations; and
4. explain the importance of engineering geology-related technical issues during
construction.
Course Outline
Geology structures and mapping; rocks and minerals; stratigraphy - time scale - fossils and
their importance with special reference to Nigeria. Introduction to the geology of Nigeria;
engineering applications - water supply, site investigations for dams, dykes and so on.