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Course Description Course Name : Groundwater pollution and control Course Code : ÇM-515 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ZELİHA SELEK Learning Outcomes of the Course : has information related to groundwater movement and pollution which will be studied at the Department of Environmental Engineering graduate level Understands the importance of groundwater Understands what pollutant sources are Learns how to make pollution control Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give basic information about groundwater hydraulics, groundwater pollution and the determination of the factors that cause pollution Course Contents : Hydrological cycle, aquifer and aquifer types, search of aquifers, basin yield, development and operation of Groundwater, water quality standards, pollutants and pollution sources, preventive measures against pollutant sources, pollution monitoring Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 basic concepts review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 2 Power cycle and groundwater review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 3 The origin of groundwater review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 4 aquifer types review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 5 Water flow in porous media review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 6 Groundwater research, planning, use, and well hydraulics review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 7 Groundwater research, planning, use, and well hydraulics review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 8 Mid term exam review of the course material and referenced articles written exam 9 Groundwater and surface water relationships review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 10 Contamination of groundwater review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 11 The underground water pollution control review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 12 Groundwater fed by artificial means. review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 13 Sweet and salty sea water off the coast of the initiative review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 14 Economic and legal aspects of groundwater. review of articles related with the topic of the week explanation, discussion 15 Final review of the course material and referenced articles written exam 16/17 Final review of the course material and referenced articles written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has the command of a foreign language at a level to translate and understand an article written in. 3 2 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of his computer software. 3 3 Improves and provides required information on the basis of the basic competencies gained at the undergraduate level in the field of Environmental Engineering. 5 4 Understands the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field. 4 5 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at his specialized level in his field. 5 6 Combines and comments on the knowledge in their area with various scientific discipline and ability to produce new knowledge, to be able to solve the problems demanding expertise using scientific methods. 3 7 Describes the problem independently in their field, evaluates solving methods, comments on the results and applies of the results when necessary. 3 8 Develops new strategic methods in order to solve unexpected complex problems encountered related to their field and takes initiatives to formulate a solution. 4 9 Analyses the knowledge in his field in a critical way and and directs his learning and performs advanced level research independetly 3 10 Examines, develops social relationships and the norms which diverts these social relationships with a critical view of and acts to change them if necessary. 3 11 Transfers current developments in the field of his studies, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 4 12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 3 13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3 14 Teaches each and supervises scientific and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation related to their field. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 123 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.92 ECTS Credit: 5