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Course Description Course Name : Landslides and Slope Stability Course Code : J 430 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA ÇAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to recognise landslides and terrain slope design in terms of slope stability. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the importance of landslides and slope stability studies in geology engineering and geotechnical studies. Course Contents : The importance of landslides and slope stability studies in geology engineering and geotechnical studies. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Landslides movement type, speed, and classification of landslides according to the material type. Literature review Presentation 2 Causes of landslides and slope Literature review Presentation 3 Essential parameters (physical properties) in slope stability evaluation. Literature review Presentation 4 Essential parameters (mechanical properties) in slope stability evaluation. Literature review Presentation 5 Failure criteria commonly used in soil and rock materials. Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation 6 Methods used in the calculation of slope stability Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation 7 Infinite slope stability Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation 8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written Examination 9 Limit equilibrium methods and Swedish slice method Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation+ Software application 10 Bishop and the generalized method of slices Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + Software application 11 A simple solution to slope stability models by hand Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + Software application 12 Solutions of slope stability models by using computer programs Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + Software application 13 Sensitivity analysis in stability analysis Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + Software application 14 Stability analysis under the effect of dynamic conditions Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation + Software application 15 Stabilization of slopes. Study on previous lectures and homework Presentation+ Software application 16/17 Final Sınavı Exam preparation Written Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Zemin şevlerinin duyarlılığı, Duncan J.M and Wright S.G. Çeviren Kamil Kayabalı. Gazi kitapevi. 2005. Ankara. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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. 5 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 4 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 4 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 4 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. 4 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4 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 5 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 5 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. 5 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 4 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 4 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. 0 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 64 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.56 ECTS Credit: 3