EOSC 210: Earth Science for Engineers

Overview

Focus on the interaction between society and the geologic environment. Locating, assessing and developing natural resources; understanding and preparing for natural hazards, design of structures and waste disposal sites.

Topics

  • Earth materials
  • Folding faulting
  • Earthquakes
  • Earthquake hazards
  • Glacial deposits
  • Landslides
  • Dams
  • Tunnelling
  • Weathering, erosion and soil formation
  • Environmental aspects of weathering
  • Hydrologic cycle and hydrogeology basics
  • Groundwater resources and sustainability
  • Environmental aspects of hydrogeology
  • Fluvial systems and coastlines

Resources Included

Provided by Erik Eberhardt, Uli Mayer, and Stuart Sutherland: