CivE 684
Engineering Geology and Terrain Analysis
Description
An introductory course focused on the engineering geology and geomorphology of Canadian landforms. Emphasizing practical skill development, this course provides comprehensive training in airphoto interpretation and terrain analysis to evaluate surface geology and terrain types. Students will learn to apply these remote sensing techniques to assess engineering properties of surface soils, plan geotechnical site investigations, and conduct conceptual engineering designs and risk analyses for major infrastructure projects, including routes, river crossings, and dams.Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and identify virtually all the significant terrain types and landforms found in Canada.- Understand and describe the geomorphology and landforming processes active in Canadian landscapes.
- Understand and apply the basic principles of terrain evaluation using aerial photographs.
- Predict and estimate the engineering properties of surface soils on the basis of aerial photographs.
- Design, optimize and plan comprehensive field investigations and drilling programs with aerial photos.
- Complete conceptual level engineering designs for large engineering projects such as river crossings, dams and waste repositories using aerial photos.
- Complete route location and associated risk analysis for major infrastructure projects such as railways, pipelines, power lines with aerial photos.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 4 | 50.4 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| A1 - 2026/2027 - Fall - Ward Wilson |
| A1 - 2025/2026 - Fall - Ward Wilson |
| B2 - 2023/2024 - Winter - Ward Wilson |
| A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Ward Wilson |