SCDE4201 – DE4201 Materials (Civil)
Module code
SCDE4201
Module title
DE4201 Materials (Civil)
Prescription
To introduce the fundamentals of geological and geomorphological processes and the
properties and application of a range of civil engineering materials.
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 90
- Self directed hours
- 60
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and describe the composition of minerals and rocks, and discuss soil and
rock formation processes
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical and structural geology and
interpret geological maps
3. Describe the causes and effects of earthquakes
4. Describe and evaluate the properties and applications of concrete, metals, timber
and new materials in Civil Engineering
