英文篇名
Engineering Geology Education： the Inheritance and Prospects in Taiwan
作者
董家鈞、林銘郎、吳建宏
關鍵字
教育、工程地質、土木工程、合作、工程地質模型
摘要
工程地質專業與土木工程關係密切。台灣自50年代水力發電建設開始，工程地質人員即已開始與工程師合作，解決工程計畫問題、降低計畫風險。土木工程領域工程地質教育對工程地質專業發展以及未來工程計畫品質好壞影響甚鉅，因此如何優化工程地質相關課程即為相當重要的課題。本文首先介紹工程與地質關係、工程地質內涵、工程地質專業應具備能力以及工程師與地質師之差異，接著回顧台灣工程地質教育之緣起。透過資料蒐集，本文分析了台灣目前土木工程科系工程地質開課現況、教材內容以及授課教師背景，並以台灣大學、成功大學以及交通大學土木工程系之工程地質課程設計為例，說明台灣工程地質教育現況。緊接著，本文點出工程地質實務現況產生出之奇怪現象，最後基於對教育與實務現況與實務問題之了解，以及工程地質前輩之智慧言語，提出台灣工程地質教育之展望。我們建議：未來土木工程系大學部工程地質教育重點，應該要能培養土木工程師對工程地質師以及其遞交之工程地質模型之鑑賞能力，研究所、特別是大地工程組之研究生，應該要學習如何看懂、使用、甚至檢核工程地質師建立之工程地質模型。土木系與地質系兩個領域教師合作開課、一起帶學生進行野外勘查，是非常重要的方向，大家應該一起努力推動，讓工程師與工程地質師之合作關係，從學生時代就開始培養。
英文摘要
The field of engineering geology is closely related to civil engineering. Since the 1950s, when the construction of hydroelectric power plants began in Taiwan, engineering geologists have collaborated with engineers to address engineering project issues and mitigate risks. The education of engineering geology in civil engineering departments significantly influences the development of the engineering geology profession and the quality of future engineering projects. Therefore, improving the engineering geology courses offered by civil engineering departments is of utmost importance. This paper begins by introducing the relationship between engineering and geology, the content of engineering geology, the professionals in the field of engineering geology, and the distinctions between engineers and geologists. It then provides a review of engineering geology education in Taiwan. Using information gathered from the websites of civil engineering departments, this paper analyzes the current state of engineering geology courses, their content, and the backgrounds of instructors. The engineering geology education experiences at National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, and National Chiao Tung University are also highlighted. Subsequently, this paper addresses some common mistakes that arise in the current practice of engineering geology. Drawing upon an understanding of education and practice in engineering geology, as well as insights from experienced professionals in the field, we proposes prospects for engineering geology education in Taiwan. We suggest that undergraduate education in civil engineering departments should focus on cultivating the ability of civil engineers to appreciate the work (e.g., engineering geology models) done by engineering geologists. Graduates, particularly those specializing in geotechnical engineering, should learn how to understand, utilize, and even verify the engineering geology models created by engineering geologists. Collaborative courses, including field investigations, between civil engineering and geology departments are crucial and require joint efforts to promote cooperation between engineers and engineering geologists starting from the student stage.
