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General principles and methods of ground investigation. Geological maps and sections. Interpretation of aerial photographs. Sampling drilling for geotechnical purposes, description of samples, preparation of geotechnical sections. In-situ tests for geotechnical purposes (cross-hole, permeability, standard penetration, static penetration, determination of in-situ stresses, direct shear, pressometer and dilatometer tests). Geotechnical monitoring methods for the design and construction of civil engineering works. Fundamentals of the geophysical methods (seismic, electrical and other) with applications in the design and construction of engineering projects.