GEOL 2611 - Geology for Engineers
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42036,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick Pruent
Email: pepruent@ysu.edu
Course Description
2611. Geology for Engineers. Study of geologic principles, processes, and materials; focus on recognition of geologic factors as they apply to engineering operations and projects. Laboratory work includes examination of minerals, rocks, maps, and case histories. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Geology Applied to Engineering (2nd edition) | Terry R. West and Abdual Shakoor |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Application of Geology to Engineering & Environmental Science | Review posting on Blackboard prior to class | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 1 | Origin & Development of the Earth, Plate Tectonics and Topographic Maps | Review PowerPoint Presentation on Blackboard. Lab on Topographic maps uses and advantages. |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapter 2 | Minerals & Mineral Properties | Review Minerals & Mineral Properties. Lab identifying minerals. |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapter 3/6 | Igneous & Metamorphic Rocks | Review PowerPoint presentation. Earthquakes and Volcanic activity will be discussed during lab. |
| Thu | 9/24 | Chapter 5 | Sedimentary Rocks & Classifications: Drilling Rigs, core Sampling and Logging. | Lab- Logging an actual core sample and various drillin rigs used for sampling. |
| Thu | 10/1 | Chapter 4 | Rock weathering & Soils Classification. | Review Blackboard posting. Lab concerning soils compaction. |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 8 | Engineering Properties of Rocks; Engineering Geology. | Review PowerPoint presentation on Blackboard. Lab on rock properties. |
| Thu | 10/15 | Exam #1 | ||
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapter 10 | Structural Geology, Stratigraphy | Lab on geologic structures: faults, joints, folding etc. |
| Thu | 10/29 | Chapter 12 | River Systems | Lab on flow calculations, erosion & deposition in stream environments. |
| Thu | 11/5 | Chapter 13 | Groundwater, Porosity-Permeability, Remediation Technologies. | Blackboard postings. Lab-calculate groundwater flow direction. Remediation Technologies of pollutants. Installation of Monitoring wells. |
| Thu | 11/12 | Chapter 14 | Glaciers, Physiographic Provinces | Lab on glacial features & Different Geology of Physiographic Regions |
| Thu | 11/19 | Chapter 15 | Slope Stability, Ground Subsidence & Soils Investigations. | Lab- Slope Stability |
| Thu | 11/26 | Thanksgiving | No Class | |
| Thu | 12/3 | Chapter 16/19 | Coastal & Arid Environments. Subsurface Investigations & Report Preparation. | Lab- Conducting Subsurface Investigations. |
| Thu | 12/10 | Exam #2 (Final) Individual Project Submission |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.