Basic information of the minor
Code: ENG3056
Extent: Minimun 20 cr
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Mikael Rinne
Target Group: Exchange students and Aalto University master students, especially from Aalto ENG and Aalto CHEM.
Application procedure: To be submitted to the head of the program, prof. Mikael Rinne.
Quotas and restrictions: 10 students. The applicant must have Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering program. Relevant program depends on the course portfolio the student aim to complete.
Prerequisites: Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering program. Please contacft the Professor Mikael Rinne (mikael.rinne@aalto.fi).
Content and structure of the minor
Motivation
Geoengineering is subject which is essential part of the competence for many professionals working in the field of Civil and Mining Engineering. For example, structural engineers need to understand the behavior of the foundation when they are planning buildings, bridges and other demanding structures. Good knowledge of construction methods and structures built in soil and rock is also valuable for professionals in water and road engineering. Also students focusing in Mining or Mineral Resource Engineering will have great benefit of this program.
Intended learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student
- can describe the basic geological processes and characteristics of soil and rock
- has the basic knowledge of the most commonly used mineral based materials in building technology
- understands the principles of soil and rock behavior and interaction with associated structures
- can make simple design of geotechnical structures
- can describe the basic construction techniques and equipment applied in geoengineering
- recognize the environmental effects of geoengineering and the life time performance of geotechnical structures
Structure of the minor
Code | Name | Credits |
Common studies (Compulsory courses) | 15 | |
| Engineering Geology | 5 | |
Geotechnics | 5 | |
Rock Excavation | 5 | |
Advanced studies, select one to three courses | 5-15 | |
Choose so many courses below that the Minor will be at least 20 cr | ||
Advanced Soil Mechanics L | 5 | |
Building Materials Technology | 5 | |
Economic Geology and Mineral Economics L | 5 | |
| Experimental Methods in Building Material Technology L | 5 | |
Finite Element Methods | 5 | |
Foundation Engineering and Ground Improvement | 5 | |
Geometric Design of Roads | 5 | |
Numerical Methods in Geotechnics L | 5 | |
Project Course in Geoengineering | 5 | |
Rock Mechanics L | 5 | |
Rock Construction | 5 | |
Bituminous Materials and Mixtures | 5 | |
Structural Design of Roads | 5 | |
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation | 5 | |
Examples of course packages for some areas of interest | ||
Common studies (15 cr, mandatory) | ||
| GEO-E1010 Engineering Geology (5 cr) | ||
| GEO-E1020 Geotechnics (5 cr) | ||
| GEO-E1040 Rock Excavations (5 cr) | ||
Advanced studies (15 cr , elective) | ||
| Select 3 courses from the table below. Suggestions are given according to your area of interest. | ||
| Geomaterials | Geotechnical | Highway Engineering | Rock Engineering, Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering |
CIV-E1010 Building Materials Technology | |||
CIV-E2030 | GEO-E2010 | GEO-E1030 | GEO-E2030 |
GEO-E3010 | GEO-E2080 | GEO-E3040 | GEO-E3010 |
GEO-E2050 | GEO-E1050 Finite Element Method | GEO-E3030 | GEO-E2040 |
GEO-E2090 Project course in Geoengineering | |||