Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Dam Geology |
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Course Code |
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JM-645 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has the ability to study methodologically on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect. Investigates the problems in major water bodies such as dams in details.
Knows the geological factors that affect the selection of dam type.
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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 conduct a methodological study on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect and to investigate the problems in major water bodies such as dams in details; to teach the geological factors that affect the selection of dam type.
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Course Contents |
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Introduction to the dam site research and selection of appropriate structures, geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions, stability and permeability studies to determine the type of dam, dam placement of additional structures, injection screen and the depth of the problems encountered and solutions, natural building materials research, case studies.. |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Classrom/ Field |
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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
The concept of the dam,
The factors affecting the construction of the dam
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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2 |
Dam type selection, geological factors.
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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3 |
The dam site selection and planning
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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4 |
Geological studies on the dam site
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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5 |
Permeability and stability studies
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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6 |
Studies related to the reservoir area
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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7 |
The field experiments and calculations of the dam site
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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8 |
Mid-term Exam |
Exam preparation
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Written Exam |
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9 |
Preparation of engineering geological model of the dam site and maps
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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10 |
Dam construction material
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Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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11 |
The problems encountered in dams
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Reading books and articles about the subject
Investigation of a case study |
Lectures, presentations, discussion
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12 |
Stability and landslide problems
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Reading books and articles about the subject
Investigation of a case study |
Lectures, presentations, discussion
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13 |
Water leakage problems
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Reading books and articles about the subject
Investigation of a case study |
Lectures, presentations, discussion
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14 |
Case study |
Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion
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15 |
Case study |
Reading books and articles about the subject
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Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Exam Preparation
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Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
4 |
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Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
5 |
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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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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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Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
4 |
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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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Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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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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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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