| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Environmental Geophysics for Determining Industrial and Settlement Areas |
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| Course Code |
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JM-649 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has a thorough understanding and knowledge about the principles behind the Geophysical Field Methods.
Has knowledge about modern environmental issues that are specific to geoscientists.
Determines which Geophysical Methods are appropriate to use for a specific environmental geological target.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach how to identify the industrial and settlement areas; to provide information about the principles of engineering geophysics, groundwater, soil pollution, rocks permeability, water-holding situations, groundwater flow direction; to teach how to determine the surfaces where fresh water and salt water interferes. |
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| Course Contents |
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Determine by geophysical methods to impact to the environment of mining enterprises. Investigation of soil properties and site selection of hydroelectric and thermal power plants. to investigate to soil properties and the location selection of nuclear power plants. To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for solid waste the storage. Detection of carstic gaps in the subsurface. To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for Liquid waste the storage |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Importance of environmental geophysics in determining at the industrial and settlements area. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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2 |
Determining with the geophysical methods the dynamic soil parameters. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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3 |
Determine by geophysical methods to impact to the environment of mining enterprises.
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Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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4 |
Investigation of soil properties and site selection of hydroelectric and thermal power plants. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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5 |
To investigate to soil properties and the location selection of nuclear power plants. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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6 |
To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for solid waste the storage. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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7 |
To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for Liquid waste the storage. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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8 |
Detection of carstic gaps in the subsurface. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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9 |
Mid term exam |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Written exam |
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10 |
Determination of locations of hazardous substances and buried ammunitions . |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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11 |
Investigation of soil and groundwater pollution. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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12 |
Determination of the levels of fresh water. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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13 |
Determination of fresh water-salt water interference zones. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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14 |
Importance of geophysical studies at EIA applications. |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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15 |
Review for the exam |
Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Exam preparation |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
5 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
5 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
5 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
5 |
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5 |
Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level |
5 |
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6 |
Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
5 |
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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 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
5 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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10 |
Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
5 |
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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). |
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