Geology Field Trip, 2025

Event Name	Geology Field Trip
Event Date	7/11/2025
Event Description	A one-day geology field trip for 5th semester Civil Engineering students was conducted on 07 November 2025 along the Imphal–Kakching road section. The purpose of the visit was to enable students to observe real geological formations, rock types, structural features and slope conditions directly in the field. Faculty members interacted with students at various outcrop locations and explained the engineering relevance of different geological features. The visit helped students connect classroom concepts with practical ground conditions and enhanced their understanding of engineering geology applications in civil engineering projects.
Coordinator(s)	Dr.Kakchingtabam Anil Sharma & Koko Karbia
Organized by	Department of Civil Engineering
Total Days of Event	One day
The number of Students Participating in the program.	MALE	FEMALE	TOTAL
	40	7	47
Number of Faculty & Staff who participated in the program	MALE	FEMALE	TOTAL
	4	0	4
Number of Local participants	MALE	FEMALE	TOTAL
			none
Location	Imphal–Kakching Road Section
Plan of action	The students and faculty will assemble at MTU campus at 9:30 AM and depart for the Imphal–Kakching road section at 10:00 AM using university transport, after which selected geological exposure points will be visited for observation of rock types, geological structures and slope conditions. Faculty members will explain the engineering relevance of each feature and interact with students at different stop points while students record field notes, sketches and photographs. After completing all observation sites, the team will return to campus in the afternoon.
Action Report	The geology field trip scheduled on 07 November 2025 along the Imphal–Kakching road section was successfully conducted as planned. Students and faculty assembled at MTU campus and proceeded to the selected exposure sites where different rock types, geological structures, weathering patterns and slope stability features were observed and discussed. Faculty members guided the students in identifying lithological units and explained the engineering significance of the geological conditions in road construction and infrastructure planning. Students actively participated, took notes and photographs, and gained valuable practical understanding of field geology. The team returned to campus in the afternoon after completion of the field activities.
Outcomes / Impact of the activity	The field visit significantly enhanced students’ practical understanding of engineering geology by exposing them to real geological formations, structures and slope conditions. The activity improved their ability to identify rock types in the field, interpret structural features and assess geological factors influencing road alignment and stability. Students gained confidence in applying classroom concepts to real-world scenarios, strengthening their analytical skills and professional readiness for infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The field interaction also encouraged collaborative learning, field documentation skills and critical observation abilities.
Feedback	The students expressed that the field trip was highly informative and useful for understanding real geological features and their relevance in civil engineering. They appreciated the opportunity to see actual rock exposures and structural features rather than only learning through classroom lectures. Faculty also noted active participation and interest from students throughout the visit. Overall, the feedback was positive, with participants requesting more such field-based learning activities in future.