Curriculum of Engineering Geology at the RWTH AachenCurriculum of Engineering Geology at the RWTH-AachenAnd TU-Berlin
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rafig Azzam, Aacheng ,Univ.-Prof. Dr. Joachim Tiedemann, Berlin
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BERLINTECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN
Course of Study Geotechnology
Science of geotechnical reconnaissance, modeling and
handling of the structures and materials of the upper earth crust
subject specific technical economic ecological knowledge rules, law aspects aspects
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science6 semesters
(start of the first bachelor-course: Oct. 2005
Master of Science
2
4 semesters
(start of the first master-course: Oct. 2008)
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BERLINCourse of Study
“Geotechnology”
Departments involved
• Hydrogeology
• Engineering Geology• Engineering Geology
• Exploration Geology
• Applied Geophysics
• Mineralogy
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T h i l U i it f B li C f St d “G t h l ”
Objects of the Bachelor-course
Technical University of Berlin, Course of Study “Geotechnology”
Objects of the Bachelor-course• Capability of understanding ground engineering
projectsC bilit f l i i d l ti• Capability of planing, managing and evaluating ground reconnaissance projects goal-oriented
• Application of geotechnological scientific h dmethods
• Ability to work as part of a team
Objects of the Master-course• Focus on a geotechnological main subject
combined with a geotechnical subsidiary subjectcombined with a geotechnical subsidiary subject• Capability of working as a scientist• Capability of solving geotechnological problems
independently
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Bachelor-Course of Study/Geotechnology/TU-Berlin semester ETCS 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3
linear algebra
for engineers
specific geotechnologies I
analysis I for
engineers
analysis II for
engineers
mechanics
basics of
engineering3 4 5 6
for engineers
6 ETCS
6 ETCS7 8
engineers
8 ETCS
engineers
8 ETCS
8 ETCSintroduction to modern
engineeringsciences
specific
geotechnologies II8 9
10 11 12
to modernphysics
for engineers
6 ETCS
12 ETCS
geotechnologies II
6 ETCS13
introduction to
conventional physics
for engineers
interdisciplinary teaching
practical training
optional subject
optional interdisciplinary
14 6 ETCS 6 ETCS15
p gin physics
3 ETCS16
8 ETCS17 18
psubject
6 ETCS
p yproject
6 ETCS
interdisciplinary teaching
universal and
anorganic chemistry
basics of
geotechnologies basics of i II19
20 21
6 ETCS
22 23
9 ETCS 24
geosciences II
integratedgeotechnologies
bachelorthesis
2425 26 27 28 29
16 ETCS
basics of geosciences I
5
2930 7 ETCS 9 ETCS 16 ETCS 14 ETCS 12 ETCS 12 ETCS
Σ 30 ETCS 30 ETCS 30 ETCS 30 ETCS 30 ETCS 30 ETCS
Master-Course of Study/Geotechnology/TU-Berlin
semester ETCS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3
geotechnology/ main subject I
geotechnology/ main subject III
geotechnology/ main subject II
master thesis
34 5 6
6 ETCS
6 ETCS7 8
geotechology/ subsidiary
practical project/
main subject
89 10 11 12
subsidiarysubject
6 ETCS
12 ETCS
main subject related
6 ETCS13 seminargeotechnology/ geotechnolgy/
1314 15
seminar
3 ETCS16 17 18
geotechnology/subsidiary subject II
6 ETCS
engineering sciences/ subject II
geotechnolgy/main subject
related subject
18 6 ETCS19 20 21
subject II
6 ETCS22 23
engineering sciences/ subject I
interdisciplinary subject
2324 6 ETCS 12 ETCS25 26 27 28
optional subject
optional subject
subject
6
2829 30
6 ETCS
6 ETCS
9 ETCS
30 ETCS
Σ 30 ETCS 30 ETCS 30 ETCS 30 ETCS
RWTH Aachen University Course of StudyCourse of Study
“Applied Geosciences”ppFocus Geophysics, Hydro and Engineering Geology
Departments involved
• Geology
• Geography
• Civil Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics
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• Chemistry
RWTH A h U i it C f St d “A li d G i ”RWTH Aachen University, Course of Study “Applied Geosciences”• Geosciences in Aachen are focusing Georessources
• All aspects of exploration usage management protection and remediationAll aspects of exploration, usage, management, protection and remediation
• Construction ground, environment, geomaterials (clay) or water are georessources which will be used by humans
• Engineering geology in enterprises is often in combination with Civil /Mining Ground Engineering or Hydrogeology
• Many Engineering Geologists use exploration techniques from geophysics and many engineering problems are water related, there for better combination
• Aachen concept is a one hand Engineering Geologist with a broad knowledge of Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology and Geophysics, focusing on Engineering aspects of Geology using techniques of the all above.
• Good knowledge of basic sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics) and engineering specialisations (mechanics, soil mechanics) relevant for engineering geology
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• Broadly applicable in field, laboratory or office (data analysis, data bases, GIS)
RWTH A h U i it C f St d “A li d G i ”
Objects of the Bachelor-course
RWTH Aachen University, Course of Study “Applied Geosciences”
Capability of understanding the ground and its related engineering problems
Capability of planing, managing and evaluating p y p g, g g gground reconnaissance projects goal-oriented
Application of geotechnological scientificApplication of geotechnological scientific methods
Ability to work as part of a team
Objects of the Master-courseFocus on a geotechnological main subject, but
understand the neigbouring disciplinesunderstand the neigbouring disciplines Capability of working as a scientistCapability of solving geotechnological problems
independently
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independently
Bachelor-Course „Applied Geosciences“, Geophysics, Hydro- and Engineering Geology
ECTS 1 2 3 4 5 6PhysicsPhysicsChemistry
semester
Chemistry12
Polarising Microscopy Methods in Geosciences II
„ pp , p y , y g g gyRWTH Aachen
ECTS 5
ECTS 2,5ECTS 7,5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 2,5ECTS 5,5
Mathematics IIECTS 6,5
ECTS 3,5Mathemantics I5
678
234
Introduction to Geochemistry and
Properties Mineral Powder
Earth History and Regional Geology
Geosciences II
Fundamentals of Applied Geophysics II
ECTS 6
,
ECTS 6
,
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 2,5ECTS 7System Earth
ECTS 7
ECTS 7
13
9101112
8 yPetrology
I t d ti t
Polarising Microscopy
Dynamic Earth Systems
E th Hi t d
Fundamentals of Applied Geophysics I
Field Training Exploration Methods
ECTS 5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 6
ECTS 4,5ECTS 4,5
Materials of Earth
ECTS 7
ECTS 4,5ECTS 7,5171819
141516
Georessources and Natural Hazards
Methods in
Introduction to Crystallography
Introduction to Physics of Earth
Earth History and Regional Geology
Methods in Engineering Geology
Chemistry and Hydraulics of Groundwater
(Geophy., Hydrogeol., Eng. Geol.)
Engineering Geology of Soils and Rocks
ECTS 9
ECTS 7 5
ECTS 4,5
Materials of Earth
21222324
1920
Methods in Geosciences I
of Earth
Dynamic Earth Systems
Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Engineering Geology of Soils and Rocks
Bachelor Thesis
ECTS 12
ECTS 4
Field Mapping
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 5
ECTS 2,5ECTS 5
ECTS 7
2930
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 2,5
25262728
Georessources and Natural Hazards Methods in Engineering
Geology and Hydrogeology
Internship / Practical Training
Exkursion / Field WorkExkursion / Field Work
Exkursion / Field WorkExkursion / Field Work
10
Σ 30 30 30 30 30 30from
experience 28,5 31,5 30 30,5 29 30,5
ECTS 12ECTS 530 u s o / e d o u s o / e d o
Bachelor-Course „Applied Geosciences“, Geophysics, Hydro- and Engineering Geology
ECTS 1 2 3 4 5 6PhysicsPhysicsChemistry
semester
Chemistry12
Polarising Microscopy Methods in Geosciences II
„ pp , p y , y g g gyRWTH Aachen
ECTS 5
ECTS 2,5ECTS 7,5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 2,5ECTS 5,5
Mathematics IIECTS 6,5
ECTS 3,5Mathemantics I5
67
234
Introduction to Geochemistry and
Properties Mineral Powder
Earth History and Regional Geology
Fundamentals of Applied Geophysics II
ECTS 6
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 7System Earth
Mathematics II
ECTS 7
13
9101112
8 Geochemistry and Petrology
Polarising Microscopy
Dynamic Earth Systems Fundamentals of Applied Geophysics I
Field Training Exploration Methods
ECTS 5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 6
ECTS 4,5ECTS 4,5
ECTS 7
ECTS 4,5ECTS 7,51718
13141516
Georessources and Natural Hazards
Introduction to Crystallography
Introduction to
Earth History and Regional Geology
Methods in
Chemistry and Hydraulics of Groundwater
Exploration Methods(Geophy., Hydrogeol.,
Eng. Geol.)
Engineering Geology of Soils and Rocks
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 9ECTS 4,5
Materials of Earth
21222324
1920
Methods in Geosciences I
Physics of Earth
Dynamic Earth Systems
Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Engineering Geology of Soils and Rocks
Bachelor Thesis
ECTS 4
Field Mapping
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 5
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 7
29
ECTS 7,5
ECTS 2,5
25262728
24
Georessources and Natural Hazards Methods in Engineering
Geology and Hydrogeology
Internship / Practical Training
Exkursion / Field WorkExkursion / Field Work
11
Σ 30 30 30 30 30 30from
experience 28,5 31,5 30 30,5 29 30,5
ECTS 12ECTS 530 Exkursion / Field WorkExkursion / Field Work
Exkursion / Field Work
semesterECTS 1 2 3 4
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 4,5 ECTS 5
2345
1 Environmental Geochemistry
Groundwater Modeling
Environmental Geochemistry
Datamangement Master ThesisMaster-Course
„Applied Geosciences“,
G h i H d d ECTS 4,5
ECTS 5
ECTS 5
ECTS 4910
678
5Communication Engineering
Geology III
Geophysics, Hydro- and Engineering Geology
RWTH Aachen
ECTS 10 ECTS 2,5
15
121314
1011
Engineering Geology II
Engineering Geology II
Energy and Reactive Flow in Groundwater
Groundwater Management
ECTS 5
ECTS 101920
1718
1516
Geology II
Engineering Geology III
G h i
ECTS 9,5 ECTS 5232425
2122
20
Energy and Reactive Flow in Groundwater
Exkursion / Field Work
Geophysics
ECTS 5
ECTS 73029 ECTS 10
2728
ECTS 30
26
Hydrochemistry
12Σ 27 29 34 30
> 30 ECTS 5
Hydrochemistry
semesterECTS 1 2 3 4
1234
ECTS 2,5
ECTS 4,5
Environmental Geochemistry
Groundwater Modeling
Environmental Geochemistry
Datamangement Master ThesisMaster-Course
„Applied Geosciences“,
G h i H d d678
5
910
ECTS 5
ECTS 4
ECTS 4,5
ECTS 5
ModelingCommunication Engineering
Geology III
Geophysics, Hydro- and Engineering Geology
RWTH Aachen
121314
1011
15
ECTS 10 ECTS 2,5
Engineering Geology II
Engineering Geology II
Energy and Reactive Flow in Groundwater
Groundwater Management
20
1718
1516
ECTS 1019
ECTS 5
Geology II
Engineering Geology III
G h i20
232425
2122 ECTS 5ECTS 9,5
Energy and Reactive Flow in Groundwater
Exkursion / Field Work
Geophysics
ECTS 30
2526
29 ECTS 10
2728
ECTS 5
ECTS 730 Hydrochemistry
13Σ 27 29 34 30
ECTS 30
> 30 ECTS 5
30 Hydrochemistry