- Geological field mapping
- Overview of Swedish geology
- Graphical presentation of geological data
- Relevance of geology in construction and maintenance of structures
- Geotechnical investigation methods
- Slope stability
AE2401 Engineering Geology 7.5 credits
Engineering geology is the application of geological knowledge in order to solve problems associated with constructions of different types in different parts of the world.
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2026 Start 24 Aug 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 24 Aug 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
- Periods
Autumn 2026: P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50210
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Min: 20
- Target group
- Sökbar för TMHIM och TCAEM
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus AE2401 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE2401 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall be able to:
- Characterise soil and rock properties and understand the relevance of uncertainty in property estimation
- Interpret, produce and report information in geological maps
- Analyse the effect of geological setting on structural safety and performance
- Analyse the use of soil and rock for construction purposes
- Interpret and produce structural geological information using stereonets
- Plan and report geotechnical investigations
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Open to programme students from KTH with at least 180 credits, or other applicants with a bachelor's degree, including at least 6 credits in geosciences. In addition, second cycle courses for at least 30 ECTS credits are required.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 2.2 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- FÄL1 - Exkursion, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 2.3 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
The grade is based on the reslults in the following 3 parts of the course all of which are graded on a A-F scale.
1. Final test covers the material covered in the exercises; open book test.
2. Course project - written and oral presentation.
There are several field days which are mandatory for completion of the course. If by chance the student cannot attend a field day then an alterntive assignment may be agreed upon.
3. Field exercises, preparation assignments and exercises.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Cost of overnight stay at a hostel may apply in connection with field exercises.