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Course Description Course Name : Environmental Geophysics for Determining Industrial and Settlement Areas Course Code : JM-649 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has a thorough understanding and knowledge about the principles behind the Geophysical Field Methods. Has knowledge about modern environmental issues that are specific to geoscientists. Determines which Geophysical Methods are appropriate to use for a specific environmental geological target. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to identify the industrial and settlement areas; to provide information about the principles of engineering geophysics, groundwater, soil pollution, rocks permeability, water-holding situations, groundwater flow direction; to teach how to determine the surfaces where fresh water and salt water interferes. Course Contents : Determine by geophysical methods to impact to the environment of mining enterprises. Investigation of soil properties and site selection of hydroelectric and thermal power plants. to investigate to soil properties and the location selection of nuclear power plants. To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for solid waste the storage. Detection of carstic gaps in the subsurface. To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for Liquid waste the storage Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Importance of environmental geophysics in determining at the industrial and settlements area. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 2 Determining with the geophysical methods the dynamic soil parameters. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 3 Determine by geophysical methods to impact to the environment of mining enterprises. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 4 Investigation of soil properties and site selection of hydroelectric and thermal power plants. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 5 To investigate to soil properties and the location selection of nuclear power plants. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 6 To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for solid waste the storage. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 7 To use of geophysical methods at the selection of regions for Liquid waste the storage. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 8 Detection of carstic gaps in the subsurface. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 9 Mid term exam Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Written exam 10 Determination of locations of hazardous substances and buried ammunitions . Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 11 Investigation of soil and groundwater pollution. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 12 Determination of the levels of fresh water. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 13 Determination of fresh water-salt water interference zones. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 14 Importance of geophysical studies at EIA applications. Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 15 Review for the exam Lecture notes, Related Web Sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions. 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  An introduction to applied and environmental geophysics (2nd Ed.). REYNOLDS John M. 2010, 544p.  Environmental and engineering geophysics. Prem V.Sharma. 2002, 468p, ISBN 0 521 57240 1 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 50 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 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 5 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 5 5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 5 6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 5 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 8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 5 9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 5 10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5 11 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).   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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6