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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Swayam's Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering course is a civil engineering course that gives the learners a better understanding of the Earth's interiors, earth system, and its process. The latter part of the course deals with the geological hazards and environmental impact, as well as active faults, and their related risk in our country.

Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering online course takes only eight weeks to complete, and it is intended for postgraduate students of Science and Engineering (especially Earth Sciences), as well as advanced undergraduate students. In this course, the students get introduced to concepts such as seismology and focus on the internal structure of the Earth.

Moreover, the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering course has a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics such as fluvial geomorphology and groundwater, landslide and flood hazard, tsunami, and management of risks. This core course has been extensively designed to teach the candidates fundamentals of geosciences, various geological hazards, and civil engineering applications of the same.

The Highlights

Video lectures
Online course
Weekly assignments
Undergraduate-level course
8-weeks programme
Civil Engineering course

Programme Offerings

online learning
Online lectures
Undergraduate-level Course
Certificate
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Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kanpur

While the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering Part – I & II programme is available for free, candidates must register and pay the exam fee to take the certification exam. The fee for the same is Rs. 1000.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a basic knowledge of geology to enrol in Swayam's Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering course.

Certificate Qualifying Details

Moreover, to get a course certificate, candidates have to register and write the proctored exam conducted in person at one of the designated exam centres. They must secure a minimum of 30/75 marks. Also, their average assignment score (best six assignments scores) should be more than 10/25. However, if either of the criteria is not met, they will not qualify for the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of GeologyCivil Engineering skills

Upon successful completion of all the modules of the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering programme, you will have learned the following:

Basic principles of geosciences and introduction to geosciences in civil engineering
Study of the interior of the earth and geological structures
Understanding geological hazards and their environmental impact
Study about active faults and related hazards
Learn about the applications of earth sciences in civil engineering

Who it is for

Civil EngineerGeologistGeotechnical engineerMining and Geological Engineer

The Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering course is targeted at postgraduate students of Science and Engineering (especially Earth Sciences). This course can also be taken by advance undergraduate students.

Admission Details

Join the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering course with the steps here:

Step 1. Head to Swayam's official website - swayam.gov.in/explorer.

Step 2. Choose ‘Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering course’ under ‘Ongoing Courses’ on the website to land on the course page.

Step 3. Then, select the ‘JOIN’ button available at the top of the course page.

Step 4. Finally, enter the required contact details to complete the enrolment procedure.

Application Details

To enrol for the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering online course, you can register with Swayam by creating an account. After successful registration, use your email ID to log in and provide your details such as email, name, and other contact information.

The Syllabus

Module 1 : Introduction to Geosciences in Civil Engineering
Module 2 : Introduction to Geosciences in Civil Engineering
Module 3 : Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift
Module 4 : Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift
Module 5 : Rock-forming Minerals and their properties

Module 1 : Rock-forming Minerals and their properties
Module 2 : Rock types and their properties
Module 3 : Rock types and their properties
Module 4 : Rock types and their properties
Module 5 : Rock types and their properties

Module 1 : Seismology and the internal Structure of the Earth
Module 2 : Seismology and the internal Structure of the Earth
Module 3 : Geological Structures
Module 4 : Geological Structures
Module 5 : Geological Structures

Module 1 : Introduction to Geological Hazards
Module 2 : Introduction to Geological Hazards
Module 3 : Introduction to Geological Hazards
Module 4 : Environmental impacts of Geological hazards
Module 5 : Environmental impacts of Geological hazards

Module 1 : Active faults and its related hazard in India
Module 2 : Active faults and its related hazard in India
Module 3 : Active faults and its related hazard in India
Module 4 : Active faults Mapping and Applications
Module 5 : Active faults Mapping and Applications

Module 1 : Tsunami and related hazard
Module 2 : Tsunami and related hazard
Module 3 : Tsunami and related hazard
Module 4 : Landslide and Subsidence
Module 5 : Landslide and Subsidence

Module 1 : Landslide and Subsidence
Module 2 : Flood and related hazard
Module 3 : Flood and related hazard
Module 4 : Flood and related hazard
Module 5 : Groundwater

Module 1 : Applications of Earth Sciences in Civil Engineering
Module 2 : Applications of Earth Sciences in Civil Engineering
Module 3 : Civil Engineering applications – geological considerations in Rivers
Module 4 : Civil Engineering applications – geological considerations in Dams
Module 5 : Civil Engineering applications – geological considerations in Tunnels

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IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I need any prior knowledge before signing up for this course?

Candidates applying for the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering course require a basic knowledge of Geology.

2: What is the duration for the compilation of this course?

Learners can complete the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering course in eight weeks.

3: Is Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering Part – I & II an upcoming course?

No, Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering is an ongoing course, and it can be found under ‘Ongoing Courses’ on the Swayam website.

4: Who all can take this course?

This is a Civil Engineering course and it is intended for advanced UG students and PG students of Science and Engineering (especially Earth Sciences).

5: Can I enroll in the course for free?

Yes, this course is free to enrol in and learn from. If you desire a certificate, you are required to register and appear for the proctored exam conducted in person in the designated exam centres.