Module Information

معلومات المادة الدراسية

Module Title

General Geology I

Module Delivery

Module Type

S

☒ Theory

☒ Lecture

☒ Lab

☐ Tutorial

☐ Practical

☐ Seminar

Module Code

BOG1112

ECTS Credits

6

SWL (hr/sem)

150

Module Level

UGx11  UGI

Semester of Delivery

One

Administering Department

Oil and Gas Engineering

 College

 Oil and Gas Engineering

Module Leader

 e-mail

Module Leader’s Acad. Title

Module Leader’s Qualification

Module Tutor

 e-mail

Peer Reviewer Name

 e-mail

Scientific Committee Approval Date

Version Number

1.0

Relation with other Modules

العلاقة مع المواد الدراسية الأخرى

Prerequisite module

Semester

Co-requisites module

Semester

Module Aims, Learning Outcomes and Indicative Contents

أهداف المادة الدراسية ونتائج التعلم والمحتويات الإرشادية

 Module Objectives

أهداف المادة الدراسية

The module aims to provide an understanding of the Earth's geological time scale and the properties of minerals. It explores the Rock Cycle and covers the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, including volcanic activity and weathering processes. Students will learn to identify and classify different rock types, analyze their interrelationships, and apply their knowledge through practical exercises and fieldwork. The module also aims to develop critical thinking skills and an appreciation for the role of geology in environmental science and resource exploration.

Module Learning Outcomes

مخرجات التعلم للمادة الدراسية

Module Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's geological time scale, including the ability to identify major divisions and significant geological events.

Describe the crystal lattice structure, composition, and physical and chemical properties of minerals.

Explain the processes involved in the Rock Cycle and its role in the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Identify and classify different rock types based on their characteristics and formation processes.

Analyze volcanic activity and its impact on the formation of igneous rocks.

Understand the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition in the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Explain the factors influencing the transformation of rocks into metamorphic rocks.

Apply knowledge and skills to identify and interpret rocks and minerals through practical laboratory exercises and fieldwork.

Evaluate the interrelationships between different rock types and their significance in understanding the Earth's geological history and processes.

Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the examination of case studies and geological phenomena related to rocks and minerals.

Demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of geology in various fields, such as environmental science, resource exploration, and geotechnical engineering.

Indicative Contents

المحتويات الإرشادية

Understanding of the earth including Geological Time Scale. Minerals, their crystal lattice,

composition, physical and chemical properties. Rocks: Rock Cycle in nature. Igneous Rocks

including Volcanoes, Sedimentary Rocks including weathering, Erosion, Transportation and

Deposition. Metamorphic Rocks.

Learning and Teaching Strategies

استراتيجيات التعلم والتعليم

Strategies

The main strategy for delivering this module is to foster active student participation through engaging exercises, while simultaneously cultivating their critical thinking abilities. This will be accomplished through interactive classes, tutorials, and practical experiments that involve hands-on activities and sampling, designed to captivate and intrigue the students.

Student Workload (SWL)

الحمل الدراسي للطالب محسوب لـ ١٥ اسبوعا

Structured SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي المنتظم للطالب خلال الفصل

58

Structured SWL (h/w)

الحمل الدراسي المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا

Unstructured SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي غير المنتظم للطالب خلال الفصل

92

Unstructured SWL (h/w)

الحمل الدراسي غير المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا

Total SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي الكلي للطالب خلال الفصل

150

Module Evaluation

تقييم المادة الدراسية

As

Time/Number

Weight (Marks)

Week Due

Relevant Learning Outcome

Formative assessment

Quizzes

10% (10)

5 and 10

LO #1, #2 and #10, #11

Assignments

10% (10)

2 and 12

LO #3, #4 and #6, #7

Projects / Lab.

10% (10)

Continuous

All

Report

10% (10)

13

LO #5, #8 and #10

Summative assessment

Midterm Exam

1hr

10% (10)

7

LO #1 - #7

Final Exam

2hr

50% (50)

16

All

Total assessment

100% (100 Marks)

Delivery Plan (Weekly Syllabus)

المنهاج الاسبوعي النظري

Week 

Material Covered

Week 1-3

Understanding the Earth and Geological Time Scale

Week 4-6

Minerals: Crystal Lattice, Composition, and Properties

Week 7-8

Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Week 9-11

Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes

Week 12-13

Sedimentary Rocks and Weathering Processes

Week 14

Erosion, Transportation, and Deposition

Week 15

Metamorphic Rocks

Week 16

Preparatory week before the final Exam

Delivery Plan (Weekly Lab. Syllabus)

المنهاج الاسبوعي للمختبر

Week 

Material Covered

Learning and Teaching Resources

مصادر التعلم والتدريس

Text

Available in the Library?

                                                                     Grading Scheme

مخطط الدرجات

Group

Grade

التقدير

Marks %

Definition

Success Group

(50 - 100)

A - Excellent

امتياز

90 - 100

Outstanding Performance

B - Very Good

جيد جدا

80 - 89

Above average with some errors

C - Good

جيد

70 - 79

Sound work with notable errors

D - Satisfactory

متوسط

60 - 69

Fair but with major shortcomings

E - Sufficient

مقبول

50 - 59

Work meets minimum criteria

Fail Group

(0 – 49)

FX – Fail

راسب (قيد المعالجة)

(45-49)

More work required but credit awarded

F – Fail

راسب

(0-44)

Considerable amount of work required

Note: Marks Decimal places above or below 0.5 will be rounded to the higher or lower full mark (for example a mark of 54.5 will be rounded to 55, whereas a mark of 54.4 will be rounded to 54. The University has a policy NOT to condone "near-pass fails" so the only adjustment to marks awarded by the original marker(s) will be the automatic rounding outlined above.