The Geology course for second-year engineering students in the Civil Engineering Department introduces the fundamental concepts of Earth sciences and their applications in engineering. It begins with an introduction to geology, covering its definition, branches, paleontology, and the origin of the Earth. Students then study minerals and rocks, including loose, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types. The course explores the actions of natural agents such as air, water, and glaciers on rock materials. A section on geodynamics addresses internal processes (earthquakes, volcanism) and external processes (weathering, erosion, landslides). Finally, it emphasizes the practical use of geological techniques in civil engineering, including geological mapping, structural surface surveying, and stereographic projection methods.
- Teacher: Nouar CHAREF