Geology of Uganda 2(2-0) (GLO 1203)

Course Level: 1

Course Credit:2CU

Description

This course introduces a student to some of the rock systems of Uganda from Precambrian age to present. It briefly presents their genesis, lithology and structural make up, stratigraphy, age relations, metamorphism and mineralisation.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

  1. Describe the geology of Uganda theoretically and in the field.
  2. Assess the economic potential of the different rock types in Uganda based on available geologic resources.

Course Outline

Content / Hours
General geology of Uganda and geology of the basement complex / 5
Nyanzian and Kavirondian Systems,
Buganda-Toro, Karagwe-Ankolean systems and rocks series. / 5
Palaeozoic Karoo basins and grabens.
Tertiary volcanics of Eastern Uganda / 5
Pleistocene Western Uganda volcanics and sedimentary rocks
Formation of the Rift valley and related tectonics / 5
Economic Potential
Field reports / 10

Mode of delivery:

The course is lecture-oriented, assignments, field visits (2 days) and tests.

Assessment

Assignment, tests, field visits and reports / 40%
Final examination / 60%

Reading list

  • BARIFAIJO, E., (2002). Geology of Uganda. Unpublished report.
  • KING, B. C. & DE SWARDT, A. M. J., (1970). The problems of structure and correlation in the Precambrian Systems of Central and western Uganda. Geological Survey of Uganda, memoir no ix, 133p.
  • SCHLUETER, T., (1997). Geology of East Africa. Beitrage zur Regionalen Geologie de Erde, Gebruder Borntrager-Berlin-Stuttgart, Bd. 27, 484p.
  • Schlüter, T., (2008): Geological Atlas of Africa · With Notes on Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Economic Geology, Geohazards, Geosites and Geoscientific Education of Each Country. Springer 169p

Course Name:Introduction to Computer Science 3 (2-1) (PGP 1201)

Course Level: 1

Course Credit: 3CU

Description

This course gives students the basics of computer hardware and software, and introduces them to computer programming.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

  1. Operate a computer with no difficulty.
  2. Distinguish between different operating systems.
  3. Use the basic computer applications.
  4. Carry out some programming.

Course Outline:

Content / Hours
Operating systems: MS – DOS, Windows, Introduction to Networks and Internet and UNIX. / 20
Some applications: Text processing (MS-word, Latex), spreadsheet management (MS-Excel), Database management (MS- ACCESS), power point. / 20
Introduction to programming. / 20
Mode of Delivery:

This course has both the lecture and the practical components. Most of the time the students will be working with computers.

Assessment

Assignment, tests, field visits and reports / 40%
Final examination / 60%

Reading List

  • HALVORSON M. & YOUNG M. (2001). Microsoft Office XP Inside out. E-book.
  • HUNT B. R., LIPSMAN R. L. & ROSENBERG J.M., (2001). A Guide to MATLAB for beginners and experienced users. CambridgeUniv. Press.
  • KENDALL K. E. & KENDALL J. E. (2004). Systems Analysis and Design. 6th ed. E-book.