Subject Datasheet
Completion requirements
Subject Datasheet
Download PDFI. Subject Specification
1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Geotechnics and Engineering Geology Project Work
1.2 Code
BMEEOGMMSFST05-00
1.3 Type
Module without associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Seminar | 2 |
1.5 Evaluation
Midterm grade
1.6 Credits
5
1.7 Coordinator
| name | Dr. Bögöly Gyula |
| academic rank | Associate professor |
| bogoly.gyula@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
hungarian
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Compulsory in the Specialization in Geotechnics and Geology, Strcutural Engineering (MSc) programme
1.12 Prerequisites
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2025
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the process and key steps involved in a specialized engineering task within the field of geotechnics and engineering geology. Through the development of selected tasks, students will acquire in-depth professional knowledge through independent learning, and with the support of a supervisor, carry out a design or analysis project. As part of this process, they will become familiar with the procedures of engineering geological and geotechnical data collection, model development, and analytical or numerical analysis.
Additional objectives of the course include preparing students for independent professional work and enhancing their transversal competencies. As a final outcome, students are required to document their work in a structured manner and present their findings in a formal presentation.
The goal is for students to acquire comprehensive knowledge in geotechnics and engineering geology at a level that allows them to showcase these competencies as part of their professional portfolio.
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
1. Knows the methodology for determining fundamental geotechnical and engineering geological data.
2. Knows the methodology of geotechnical and engineering geological modeling.
3. Knows the geotechnical and engineering geological design process.
4. Is familiar with the most commonly used analytical and numerical methods in geotechnics and engineering geology.
5. Knows the fundamental design principles and methods applied in civil engineering practice.
6. Is familiar with the information technology and telecommunication methods and procedures relevant to their field.
7. Knows the fundamental construction technologies and the operating principles of commonly used construction
machinery and equipment.
8. Is familiar with the most commonly used structural materials in civil engineering, their properties, and the conditions
for their application.
B. Skills
1. Capable of independently conducting geotechnical and engineering geological data collection and evaluating the data.
2. Able to develop a site-specific model based on the available data.
3. Capable of evaluating design alternatives based on a given set of criteria.
4. Able to solve complex geotechnical engineering problems and select the appropriate analytical and numerical
calculation methods for the given task.
5. Understands the behavior of engineering structures and the phenomena influencing engineering work.
6. Applies civil engineering design models and computational methods.
7. Independently solves simpler design and development tasks within their specific field, and makes meaningful
engineering contributions to more complex design and development tasks under supervision.
8. Processes and utilizes literature sources relevant to their field.
9. Capable of independently summarizing the essence of a project and presenting it effectively.
C. Attitudes
1. Collaborates with the instructor in expanding knowledge and continuously enhances their expertise through ongoing
learning.
2. Open to the use of modern software and design methods.
3. Strives to understand and routinely apply the design system necessary for geotechnical problem-solving.
4. Aims to complete tasks to the best of their ability and at a high professional standard.
5. Open to learning about professional and technological advancements and innovations in civil engineering, particularly
within their specific field of expertise.
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
1. Independently analyzes and solves geotechnical and engineering geological tasks and problems related to structural
design based on available sources.
2. Open to well-founded critical feedback.
3. Applies a systematic approach in their thinking.
4. Employs a distinct work methodology to carry out tasks with minimal supervision or independently.
2.3 Methods
The course facilitates the synthesis of knowledge acquired in previous subjects and therefore incorporates research-based learning methods.Student consultations are conducted in a hybrid learning management format.
2.4 Course outline
1. Introduction to the task and objectives.
2. Collection of geotechnical and engineering geological data (relevant literature, geotechnical/geological data,
field measurements), and possible laboratory investigations.
3. Further data collection or laboratory testing, processing and evaluation of collected data. Description of soil and rock
conditions, development of possible solutions.
4. Consideration of possible concepts, preparation of a desk study. Presentation of interim results (1. milestone).
5. Selection of optimal solution methods based on the desk study, definition of geometry, determination of required
material models and material properties.
6. Detailed development of the chosen solution, execution of analytical calculations.
7. Numerical calculations for the given task: selection of appropriate software and understanding its operation.
8. Construction of the numerical model, definition of boundary conditions, validation of the finite element mesh. Presentation of interim results (2. milestone).
9. Verification and calibration of model settings, necessary modifications to the model.
10. Sensitivity analysis of uncertain parameters.
11. Evaluation of model results, determination of structural stresses and displacements.
12. Comparative evaluation of results with values obtained by other methods, preparation of documentation.
13. Utilization of model results for further calculations and analyses, finalization of documentation.
14. Presentation of project results. Submission of the project documentation (3. milestone).
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
Given and searched literature
2.6 Other information
The required software are provided by the Department.
2.7 Consultation
At the scheduled class time or at times agreed upon with the supervisors.
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II
II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes outlined in Section 2.2 is based on the project documentation, which is evaluated in three parts by the supervisor. The evaluation process concludes with an oral presentation of the entire project, which is assessed by the committee of the course supervisors. Each individual assessment must meet at least the satisfactory level.
3.2 Assessment methods
| Assessment Name (Type) | Code | Assessed Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. milestone of the project | MP1 | A.1, A.3, A.8, B.1-3, B.8, C.1, D.1 |
| 2. milestone of the project | MP2 | A.2-7, B.2-7, C.1-5, D.1-4 |
| 3. milestone of the project | MP3 | A.2-7, B.2-7, C.1-5, D.1-4 |
| Oral presentation | OP | A.1-8, B.1-9, C.1-5, D.1-4 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Code | Weight |
|---|---|
| MP1 | 15% |
| MP2 | 15% |
| MP3 | 20% |
| OP | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
A signature cannot be obtained for this course.
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Score (P) |
|---|---|
| excellent (5) | 80≤P |
| good (4) | 70≤P<80% |
| satisfactory (3) | 60≤P<70% |
| pass (2) | 50≤P<60% |
| fail (1) | P<50% |
3.6 Retake and repeat
1. The project work – after the payment of the fee determined in the regulation – can be submitted with a delay
until 16.00 or in electronic format until 23.59 of the last day of the completion week.
2. The submitted and accepted homework can be corrected without any fee until the deadline specified in point 1.
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/Semester |
|---|---|
| Participation in consultations | 14×2=28 |
| Completion of the project assignment (3 milestones) | 2×25+60=110 |
| Preparation for the project presentation | 12 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2025
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
2025/2026 semester II