| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to Geological Engineering |
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| Course Code |
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JZ 101 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First 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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1 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. OSMAN PARLAK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Having knowledge about the Fundamentals of Geological Engineering
Having knowledge about the areas where a Geological Engineer works
Having knowledge about the Geological Engineering education
Having knowledge about ethical values in Geology
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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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The aim of this course is to teach new students about the department itself, areas of work, and the general view of the courses to be tought during the course of the geology education |
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| Course Contents |
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Description of geology and geological engineering; the history of Earth Science and geological engineering; functions and areas of interest of geologist; basics of geology education; structure of the department; relationship between geology and other departments; the current and future position of geological engineering in the society; how to become of good geologist; areas of work for geologists.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecture room and laboratory |
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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 |
Introduction to university and definition |
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Face to face education |
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2 |
Presentation of infra-structure (University, Facultay and Department) |
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Face to face education |
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3 |
The Law about Education at the university |
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Face to face education |
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4 |
Student directive and Law at university
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Face to face education |
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5 |
Definition of the library system at Çukurova University |
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Face to face education |
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6 |
Detailed identification of the Geological Engineering Department
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Face to face education |
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7 |
General contents of the lectures in the Geological Engineering Department
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Face to face education |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Study for exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
General features of the subdivisions in the Geological Engineering Department |
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Face to face education |
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10 |
Definiton of state and private instutions employing geological engineers |
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Face to face education |
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11 |
Informations on academic subjects |
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Face to face education |
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12 |
Academic promotions in university education |
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Face to face education |
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13 |
Conditions of sustanable and quality based education |
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Face to face education |
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14 |
Guest Speaker: Geological Engineers to share their experience
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Face to face education |
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15 |
Preparation of students to their education at university |
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Face to face education |
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16/17 |
Final exam
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Study for exam |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
3 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
3 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
5 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
3 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
3 |
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6 |
Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. |
5 |
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7 |
Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
5 |
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8 |
Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. |
3 |
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9 |
Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
3 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
4 |
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11 |
Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century |
4 |
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12 |
Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. |
2 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
2 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
3 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
3 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
5 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
3 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
2 |
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19 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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