Who should attend
This is a new course designed for engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers involved in civil and mining projects who have a working knowledge of geology and wish to develop their engineering geological skills. It is envisaged that students will have at least 3 or 4 years industry experience, are familiar with making geological observations, understand the concepts involved in stratigraphy, structure and surface processes, have some practical experience in the use of maps and sections, structure contours, aerial photographs and stereographic projection and wish to enhance and develop their skills in engineering geology. This course is intended to complement the Adelaide based Geology for Engineers course which is aimed at Geotechnical Engineers with limited geological background.
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This is a NEW Engineering Geology Course.
This course is NOT the 'AGS Geology for Engineers' course as runs in Adelaide.
Please call Phil to discuss, see details below.
Aims of the course
The principal objective of this course is to teach students how to apply geological skills in the field to help solve engineering problems. This will be carried out by using guided field exercises, in which the students learn by carrying out realistic project related work in the field whilst being supervised by very experienced practitioners. Students who complete the course successfully should come away with knowledge and skills that will enable them to:
- Understand the engineering geological environment as the product of the total geological, geomorpho-logical and anthropogenic history of the area.
- Observe and understand geo-features, record them on logs and on maps and present them in geological models.
- Describe geo-materials in standardized form using calibrated, field based, quantitative descriptive systems.
- Understand geo-processes and process rates and estimate the probability of geo-processes occurring.
- Interpret aerial photos and other images.
- Use stereographic projection methods to analyse and understand geological structures.
- Understand the nature of geological information and how it should be managed and applied in the project environment.
- Understand the role of the engineering geologist in investigation, design, construction, and throughout the life of the project.
- Communicate more successfully with other geotechnical professionals, designers and constructors involved in ground engineering.
Accreditation and Presenters
The course is approved by the Australian Geomechanics Society. Subject to program rules, the University of New South Wales will now offer up to 6 credit points to their Master of Engineering Science in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology for students successfully completing either of the Australian Geomechanics Courses 'Geology for Engineers' in Adelaide or 'Engineering Geology' in Wollongong.
Application is also being made to have the course recognized by Engineers Australia as equivalent to two years of CPD requirement.
Engineering geologists Fred Baynes, Phil Flentje
and Mark Eggers will develop
and present the course on behalf of the Australian Geomechanics Society.
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When
Course is now scheduled to run from Saturday 25th September to Sunday 3rd October 2010.
Please contact Phil Flentje pflentje@uow.edu.au for further details or information.
Where
University of Wollongong, Wollongong and nearby field sites.
Numbers
The course will be limited to a maximum of 18 students. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and only upon receipt of payment.
A teacher to student ratio of 1 to 6 will be maintained throughout this course.
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How to proceed
More Information
Accommodation
Accommodation has been arranged and is being held at the Ibis Wollongong for all Engineering Geology Course students. All students are requested to book directly with the Ibis Wollongong as this will greatly simplify the running of the course (early morning starts, bus pickups, field lunches, late drop offs after long field days etc etc). Fred, Mark and Phil will also be staying at the Ibis with you. The following package has been negotiated:
$159.50 per room per night
This rate includes:
- Accommodation for 1 in a Standard Room (queen bed)
- Full Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch pack
- Afternoon tea pack
- Car parking
- Access to Internet (additional charges apply)
Bookings are to be made by completing the accommodation booking form and returning it directly to the Ibis Wollongong by faxing 02 4223 6006 or emailing H6377@accor.com
Download the Accommodation Fact Sheet and Booking Form
Please book early to secure your accomodation, and you MUST book prior to 11th September 2010 or the rooms will be released.
Please note that there is a free Council Shuttle Bus service which circles Wollongong, departing each stop at 10 minute intervals. Please use this to travel between the Campus and the Ibis (or enjoy a brisk 20 minute walk). You will be collected by Minibus directly from the Motel on each field day, except where Lectures or Workshops are listed as the first activity.
Enquiries
For further information about the course contact:
Phil Flentje
Phone: (02) 4221 3056
Email: pflentje@uow.edu.au
Columnar basalt, Bombo Headland
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