Introduction to geology, definitions of geology and engineering geology;
general outline of the structure of the earth; most abundant elements and
minerals of the earth crust, Magma; rocks cycle, minerals, physical properties
of minerals; classification of mineral on basis of chemical composition; rocks
classification: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; weathering, erosion
and soil formations; introduction to simple geologic structures: fold, fault,
joint and unconformity; deformation and failure behavior of rocks and factors
controlling these behaviors.
