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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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General Geology |
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| Course Code |
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MMD111 |
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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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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor NİL DÖNDERİCİ YAPICI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gets information about the tectonic deformations.
Understands the importance of engineering geology, and environment as a natural scientist.
Recognizes the important rock and ore minerals.
Learns about he importance of earthquake and plate movements.
Gains general information about the definition of geology and its branches, subject field, and history.
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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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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide information about geology, all the concepts and rules, and to teach to use thisinformation in other disciplines. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction/ General properties of earth; interior of earth, surface and surface structures/ Rock forming and ore minerals/ Magmatism and magmatic rocks/ Sedimantation and sedimentary rocks/ Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks/ Precipitate mediums/ Stratigrafi and principles/ Structural geology; folds, fractures, joints and faults/ Geologic time scale/ Plate techonics/ Lithospheric movements: plutonism, volcanism, earthquakes and reasons/ Maps; scales, divisions, contours and topographic maps, legends, point definition systems, topographic cross-sections/ Concept of strike and dip of strata/ Usage of geologic compass. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty classrooms,labs |
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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 |
General Introduction and History of geology. |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-1-20 www.jeolojinet.com |
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2 |
General characteristics of the earth, the concept of isostacy |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-84-108, www.jeolojinet.com |
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3 |
Structure of the Earth |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-101-108,110, www.jeolojinet.com |
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4 |
The earth magnetic field, magnetization of rocks and paleomagnetism |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-113-150 www.jeolojinet.com |
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5 |
The chemical composition of the earth |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-162-172, www.jeolojinet.com |
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6 |
Forming the Earth´s crust: Minerals |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-172-222 www.jeolojinet.com |
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Rocks |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-223-251 www.jeolojinet.com |
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8 |
General characteristics and age of the stratified rocks |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-www.jeolojinet.com |
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9 |
Stratified rocks, tectonic deformation |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-344-386 www.jeolojinet.com |
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10 |
Magma, Volcanism, plutonism |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-www.jeolojinet.com |
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11 |
metamorphism |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-www.jeolojinet.com |
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12 |
earthquakes |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-456-480 www.jeolojinet.com |
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13 |
orogenic and epyrogenyc movements |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-490-547 www.jeolojinet.com |
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14 |
Plate tectonics and continental drift epyrogeny |
Related books and web pages |
Presentation, General Geology,-490-547 www.jeolojinet.com |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches |
4 |
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2 |
Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves |
5 |
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3 |
Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions |
3 |
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4 |
Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems |
2 |
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5 |
Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. |
3 |
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6 |
Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly |
3 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
3 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
5 |
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9 |
Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
4 |
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10 |
Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. |
4 |
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11 |
Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. |
5 |
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12 |
Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. |
3 |
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13 |
Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
4 |
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14 |
Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. |
5 |
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15 |
Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
2 |
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16 |
Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
2 |
6 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 108 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.32 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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