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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Engineering Geology |
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| Course Code |
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J 313 |
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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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3 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the criteria of site selection.
Carries out investigation methods.
Knows landslides.
Understands Dam site.
Understands Tunnel geology.
Gains the ability of thinking of three-dimensional model of engineering 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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To teach the gravity criteria of an engineering construction, research methods, engineering geological maps,landslide investigations, geology in dam construction,tunnel geology. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction, research techniques in engineering geology, site selection,determination of engineering geology properties and engineering geological classification of rocks,preparation of engineering geological maps, landslides investigation methods. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecture Room |
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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 |
The concept of engineering geology, history and the importance of Engineering Geology |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation
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2 |
Investigation methods of Engineering Geology |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation
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3 |
Preliminary investigation stage of the studies, Field study surveys in details. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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4 |
Preliminary investigation stage of the studies, Field study surveys in details and study in laboratories. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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5 |
Engineering properties of rocks, geological characteristics, physical properties. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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6 |
Engineering Geology properties of rocks, geological characteristics, chemical and mechanical properties. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation
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7 |
The Classification of rocks in Engineering Geological. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparing for the mid-term exam |
Written examination |
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9 |
Engineering geological maps |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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10 |
Landslide investigation, the classification of mass movements. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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11 |
The factors that cause landslides |
Reading
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Lecture, presentation
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12 |
The methods of Landslides Prevention, Slope stability analyses. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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13 |
Geological investigation of the dam site, the criteria of site selection. |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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14 |
Investigation of tunnel location |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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15 |
Investigation of motorway location |
Reading |
Lecture, presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam
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Preparing for the Final exam |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 DSİ, Seminar notes
Prof. Dr. Fikret TARHAN "Mühendislik Jeolojisi Prensipleri" (Book)
Prof. Dr. Sedat TÜRKMEN Lecture notes
Prof. Dr. Kemal ERGUVANLI " Mühendislik Jeolojisi" ( Book)
Prof. Aziz ERTUNÇ, Mühendislik Jeolojisi (Book)
R. ULUSAY, Uygulamalı Jeoteknik Bilgiler (Book)
Saydun ALTUĞ, Lugeon pressure water test, EİEİ Paper
F.G. BELL, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
40 |
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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 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
5 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
4 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
3 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
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7 |
Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
4 |
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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. |
5 |
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9 |
Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
4 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
3 |
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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. |
5 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
5 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
5 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
4 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
4 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
4 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
4 |
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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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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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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 |
5 |
15 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 91 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.64 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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