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Course Description Course Name : Engineering Geological Maps Course Code : JM-602 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL ALTAY ACAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns to prepare geological and engineering geology maps for building and urban zoning with various scales. Knows the basic engineering geological mapping principles. Knows modern engineering techniques used in preparing engineering geological maps. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To enable students with the ability to prepare geological and engineering geology maps for building and urban zoning with various scales Course Contents : Geological and engineering geology maps, determination of soil and rock parameters, preparation of landslide maps on topographical maps with local and regional scale, landslide remedial projects, computer application techniques Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and site   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Principles of engineering geological mapping Literature review Internet and library 2 Methods of data collection, evaluation, and presentation Literature review Internet and library 3 Preparation of engineering geological maps with local and global scale Literature review Internet and library 4 Landslide mapping Literature review Internet and library 5 Landslide remedial works Literature review Internet and library 6 Draw Landslide remedial works on topographical maps Literature review Internet and library 7 Preparation of thematic engineering geological maps in planning of land-use and the location Literature review Internet and library 8 Mid-term Exam Revision of previous lectures Internet, library and self study 9 Microzoning Maps Literature review Internet and library 10 General Excavation and man-made fill design and projects Literature review Internet and library 11 Design of highways, railways and tunnels with application on topographical maps Literature review Internet and library 12 GPS and GIS Aided Geotechnical Maps Literature review Internet and library 13 Design of construction and maintenance of various engineering structure Literature review Internet and library 14 Application of computer techniques-I Literature review Internet and library 15 Application of computer techniques-II Literature review Internet and library 16/17 Final Exam Revision of all lectures Internet, library and self study   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  W. R. Dearman, 1991, Engineering Geological Mapping, Butterworth, 415 pg  Varnes, D. (1974) The Logic of Geological Maps, With Reference to Their Interpretation and Use for Engineering Purposes, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER 837, 54p.  Scarpato, D.J. (2011). Soil and rock description in engineering practice. Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, 17(3), 309–311  IAEG Commission. (1976). Engineering Geological maps: A guide to their preparation. UNESCO. Edited by W.E. Dearman. UNESCO Earth Science Publication No. 15. Paris, France, 79 p. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 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 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 5 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 5 5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 5 6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 5 7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 5 8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 5 9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 5 10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5 11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 5 * 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) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 4 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6