*  Laboratory Assignments include problems from Text B, as well as supplemental problems.

Course Objective: The course introduces the Planet Earth, including its origin, its history, its materials, and its processes. The first part of the course focuses on rocks and minerals with an emphasis on formative environments. The role of various geologic agents in shaping the surface of Earth is examined next. The student will learn how to analyze topographic maps and satellite images to identify classic geomorphic landforms and deposits. The course introduces selected applications of geology to environmental and engineering projects. Each student is required to assemble a personal rock collection.

Course Format: Weekly lectures on Friday will be followed by laboratory exercises on Tuesday. The exercises will require analysis both during class time and for homework. Laboratory assignments must be handed in at the beginning of the subsequent laboratory class. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Term Assignment: All students are required to assemble their own collection of 10 rocks and minerals. Necessary background information and knowledge for this assignment will be provided throughout the course.

Honor Code: Students are advised that the NJIT Honor Code will be upheld in this course, and any violations will be brought to the immediate attention of the Dean of Students.

Course Grading Basis: Exams = 60%; Labs = 25%; Term Assignment = 10%; Class Participation = 5%.

                                    CEE Mission, Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes 

The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is:

 ·        to educate a diverse student body to be employed in the engineering profession

·        to encourage research and scholarship among our faculty and students

·        to promote service to the engineering profession and society 

 Our program educational objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni.  

1 – Engineering Practice: Recent alumni will successfully engage in the practice of civil engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working toward sustainable solutions in a wide array of technical specialties including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources.  

2 – Professional Growth: Recent alumni will advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering, professional registration, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business and law through further education.  

3 – Service: Recent alumni will perform service to society and the engineering profession through membership and participation in professional societies, government, educational institutions, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors.  

Our student outcomes are what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of their graduation:
 
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of ethical and professional responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rev. 8/28/13

Course Objectives Matrix – CE 342 Geology