Geoengineering and Mineral Based Materials (advanced 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.

Extent: Minimun 20 ECTS

Target Group: Exchange students and Aalto University master students, especially from Aalto ENG and Aalto CHEM.

After the completion of the course the student

• can describe the basic geological processes and characteristics of soil and rock
• 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

Code: ENG3056

Extent: 20–30 ECTS

Curriculum: 2022–2024

Level: Masters

Language of instruction: English

Theme: Human-centred living environments Materials and sustainable use of natural resources

Teacher in charge: Mikael Rinne

Administrative contact: -

Organising department: -

Target group: All Aalto students

Prerequisites: Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering program. Please contact the Professor Mikael Rinne (mikael.rinne@aalto.fi).

Quotas and restrictions: The applicant must have Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering program. Relevant program depends on the course portfolio the student aim to complete.

Application process: Open for all students of Aalto University. Others application to be submitted to the head of the program, prof. Mikael Rinne.
 

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.

Extent: Minimun 20 cr

Target Group: Exchange students and Aalto University master students, especially from Aalto ENG and Aalto CHEM.

Intended learning outcomes

After the completion of the course the student

• can describe the basic geological processes and characteristics of soil and rock
• 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

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

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

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