Aim
The aim of the course is to enhance the student's knowledge and skills in engineering geology and project management as a tool to handle infrastructure and building projects in a way, which takes into account the needs of the inhabitants and the general goals for development of a sustainable society. The course is the first part of a specialization towards civil, infrastructural and environmental engineering.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to define and explain basic conceptions and characteristics in engineering geology, in particular rock mass properties and structural features and also how weak zones in the rock mass may have influence on the orientation and form of for example tunnels, bridges and caverns.

• be able to explain and use basic conceptions concerning methodology and processes of projects.

• be able to describe field investigation methodology and common geophysical investigation methods for engineering geological purposes.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to apply project methodology within the following project areas: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement.

• be able to handle methods and techniques to plan, manage and follow up projects by application of a project model valid in different areas of technology, but in particular applied on the execution of parts of georelated projects.

• be able to produce, analyze and document a project specification, which describes the planned execution of a project.

• be able to read a geological map and erect a geological cross-section with geological strata - a so called type section - and thus describe a soil and rock mass in three dimensions.

• be able to erect an engineering geological conceptual model or expectation model based on geological type sections and civil engineering conditions and circumstances.

• be able to estimate, discuss and present archive material and field investigations, concerning engineering geological problems, as written technical reports and orally for engineers, politicians and the public.

• show an ability to seek and evaluate information with relevance for problems concerning engineering geology with a high degree of independence.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• demonstrate to have adopted an attitude, which emphasize co-operation between different professionals and experts when planning and executing infrastructural projects.

• show evidence of valuing and giving priority to establishment of alternative solutions or plans and also analysis of consequences when dealing with problems related to engineering geology.

Contents
During the first weeks of the course there is a comparatively large load of lectures, exercises and excursions. This part is finished by a written test of basic concepts and with presentation in small groups of a project plan, which specifies the content and structure of the main course project. This major project work is also carried out in small groups, where each group handles a part of the major project. The exchange of information between the groups is encouraged during weekly project meetings and seminars and is also guaranteed by an external revision of the project. The major project work and the course is completed with a written project report, review of other reports and a final oral project presentation with invited guests.

The course consists of two major parts which are carried through in close relationship and co-ordination during the course:

• Project methodology, 7,5 högskolepoäng.

• Engineering geology including environmental consequence description, 9 högskolepoäng.

-project integration management

-project scope management

-project time management

-project cost management

-project quality management

-project human resource management

-project communication management

-project risk management

-project procurement management

Tools and computer support regarding these topics are treated in the course. A project model is also introduced and it is used for planning, control and execution of projects in different areas of technology.

The following aspects of engineering geology are included in the course. However, other aspects may also be included as a consequence of the character of the major project work.

-Basic rock geology emphasizing origin and characteristics of rocks in relation to their mechanical properties. The influence of the properties of the rock mass on construction work in the rock. Examples on situations with magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks of various age and in different parts of the world. Weathering and clay alteration.

-Structural geology and tectonics. Structural characteristics in a macro and micro scale with emphasis on fissures, fracture zones and folding.

-Origin and characteristics of soils and soil stratigraphies. Occurrence, origin, replenishment and properties of groundwater. The content of the course VTG011 is developed and deepened.

-Engineering geological pre-investigations and field investigation methodology. Establishment of a conceptual model of the expected geological situation including engineering geological characteristics. Information from archives: maps, aerial photographs and previous investigations. Field reconnaissance, geophysical investigations, drilling and sampling. Compilation of data, interpretation and concluding synthesis. Reporting.

-Descriptions of environmental consequences. Selection of topics to include and why do the contents of these descriptions vary a lot? Other kinds of descriptions of consequences. The content of the course FMI031 is developed and deepened.

Literature
Tonnquist, B: Projektledning. Bonnier utbildning 2004. ISBN: 91-622-6282-3.
Stanfors, R, Triumf, C-A och Emmelin, A: Geofysik för bergbyggare. SveBeFo 2001. ISBN: 91-631-0633-7.
Svensson, C: Kompendium i teknisk geologi. KFS 2006.
Svensson, C: Kompendium om större makrostrukturer i berggrunden. Teknisk geologi, LTH 2001.
Reference literature available at the department:
Project Management Institute: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMBOK Guide. Third edition. American National Standard ANSI/PMI 99-001-2004 2004. ISBN: 1-930699-45-X.
Waltham, A C: Foundations of Engineering Geology. Blackie A & P 1994. ISBN: 0-7514-0071-8.
Handboken Bygg Geoteknik. Liberförlag 1984. ISBN: 91-38-06077-9.
Sveriges Nationalatlas. Berg och jord. SNA Förlag 1994. ISBN: 91-87760-27-4.
Sveriges Nationalatlas. Atlas över Skåne. Kartförlaget Gävle 1999. ISBN: 91-87760-46-0.
Supplementary papers, maps and exercises.
Personal reference literature recommended for the project report writing:
Strömquist, S: Skrivboken. Skrivprocess, skrivråd och skrivstrategier. Gleerups 2005. ISBN: 91-40-64513-4.
Svenska språknämnden: Svenska skrivregler. Liber 2000. ISBN: 47-04974-X.

Code: 0108. Name: Written Test on Conceptions.
Higher education credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: To pass the written test on conceptions it is necessary to answer correctly to at least 50% of the questions concerning project methodology as well as 50% of the questions concerning engineering geology. Contents: Basic concepts in project methodology and engineering geology.

Code: 0208. Name: Written and Oral Project Presentation.
Higher education credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: The project presentation is only approved if it meets with given demands on content, treatment and valuation of information related to engineering geological conditions, structure and layout as well as attitude towards planning and realization of infrastructure projects. Contents: Written and oral project presentation of a major project work treating both project methodology and engineering geology.

Code: 0308. Name: Documentation of Project Work and Planning.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: The project documentation is only approved if it meets with given demands on content, structure, formulation and analysis. Contents: Written documentation of the work process in a major project work. Written and oral presentation of a project plan.