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Course Description Course Name : Dam Geology Course Code : JM-645 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the ability to study methodologically on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect. Investigates the problems in major water bodies such as dams in details. Knows the geological factors that affect the selection of dam type. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to conduct a methodological study on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect and to investigate the problems in major water bodies such as dams in details; to teach the geological factors that affect the selection of dam type. Course Contents : Introduction to the dam site research and selection of appropriate structures, geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions, stability and permeability studies to determine the type of dam, dam placement of additional structures, injection screen and the depth of the problems encountered and solutions, natural building materials research, case studies.. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrom/ Field   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction The concept of the dam, The factors affecting the construction of the dam Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 2 Dam type selection, geological factors. Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 3 The dam site selection and planning Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 4 Geological studies on the dam site Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 5 Permeability and stability studies Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 6 Studies related to the reservoir area Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 7 The field experiments and calculations of the dam site Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Exam preparation Written Exam 9 Preparation of engineering geological model of the dam site and maps Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 10 Dam construction material Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 11 The problems encountered in dams Reading books and articles about the subject Investigation of a case study Lectures, presentations, discussion 12 Stability and landslide problems Reading books and articles about the subject Investigation of a case study Lectures, presentations, discussion 13 Water leakage problems Reading books and articles about the subject Investigation of a case study Lectures, presentations, discussion 14 Case study Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 15 Case study Reading books and articles about the subject Lectures, presentations, discussion 16/17 Final Exam Exam Preparation Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, F.G Bell. Newnes - Butterworths, London - Boston.  DSI Seminar books  Seminar notesw, EIEI  Dam Foundation Problems and Solution Commissionon Large Dam -ICOLD  Desing of Small Dam, United States Department of the interior Bureau of Reclamation. A Water Resourcws Technical Publication.  Prof. Dr. Sedat TURKMEN lectures notes 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 1 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 4 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 4 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6