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  Course Description
Course Name : Hydrogeology

Course Code : J 303

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the general knowledge on hydrologic elements.
Has the general knowledge on evolution and distribution of groundwater.
Solves the problems about movement of groundwater.
Prepares and interprets hydrogeological maps.
Has the general knowledge on groundwater and quality.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Study of the laws of the occurrence and movement of groundwater and definiton of its quantity and quality.

Course Contents : Hydrologic cycle and distribution of ground water, Ground water flow properties and types of aquifers, Hydrogeologic environments and hydrogeologic characteristics of rocks, Fresh-salty water interference along coasts, Hydrogeochemistry are given as theoretical lecturing, problem solving and mapping.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom of Engineering- Architecture Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction + History Konu ile ilgili kaynakların ve ders notlarının okunması Lecture
2 Definiton and classification of water bodies. Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
3 Introduction to hydrologic cycle and occurence of groundwater (Precipitation) Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
4 Surface hydrology (Runoff, Infiltration and Evaporatation) and water budget Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
5 Identify of hydraulic system Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
6 Principles of groundwater flow Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
7 Hydrogeologic features of rocks (Porosity, Hydraulic conductivity) Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam
9 Hydrogeologic features of rocks (Transmissibility, Storavity coefficient) and Velocity Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
10 Definitation and classification of hydrogeological environments Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
11 Preperation and interpretation of water table maps. Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
12 Groundwater Investigation methods Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
13 Type of water resources (Spring, well etc.) Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
14 Groundwater quality and usage criteria Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
15 Saltwater intrusion. Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory Lecture +Laboratory works
16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  CANİK, B. 1998, Hidrojeoloji
 Kayabalı, K., 2003, Yeraltı Suyu ( Translated from : Freeze and Cherry)
 Domenica,P.A. and Schwartz, F.W., 1990, Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology
 Fetter, C.W., 2001, Applied Hydrogeology,
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 3
2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 3
3 Uses the information technology effectively. 4
4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 4
5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 3
6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 4
7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 3
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
9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 3
10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 4
11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 0
12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 3
13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 4
14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 3
15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 3
16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 3
17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 3
18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 4
19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 1
* 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 94
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76
ECTS Credit: 4