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Course Description Course Name : Geology for Civil Engineering Course Code : IMZ110 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes basic concepts of earth sciences related with civil engineering. Demonstrates probable problems on civil engineering projects related to earth sciences. Compares important subjects of choosing building places on account of mineralogical, lithological, enginnering geology and tectonic Learns about the importance of geology in civil engineering Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to transfer basic concepts of earth sciences in the civil enginering perspective, define importance of geological materials and conditions for civil engineering structures and explain significance of geological materials and processes in the civil engineering applications. Course Contents : Structure of earth, minerals and rocks, classification of rocks, engineering properties of rocks, geological maps and sections, earthquakes, mass movements and landslides, dams, tunnelling geology, hydrogeology and environmental geology, foundation engineering and geology, important of geology at city and regional planning. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction (Description of geology, sub-disciplines, the relationship between civil engineering) literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 2 Earth structure, formation and composition, homework-1 literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 3 Earth’s building materials (atoms, elements and minerals), homework-2 literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 4 Igneous rocks literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 5 Sedimentory rocks literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 6 Metamorphic rocks literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 7 Structures of Rock (primary and secondary structures) literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 8 Midterm exam exam preparation Test exam 9 Rock structures literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 10 Earthquakes and geology literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 11 Slope stability literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 12 Groundwater geology, tunnelling geology and structures under ground literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 13 Dams geology literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 14 Foundation engineering and geology literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 15 Geology in the city and regional planning literature review and reading Slide presentations, lecture and discussion 16/17 Final exam exam preparation Test exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Plummer C., McGeary D., Carlson D. Physical Geology, McGraw Hill, 2012.     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 2 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 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 3 2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3 3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 3 4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 1 5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 2 6 Communicates using technical drawing 3 7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 3 8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 3 9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 3 10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 3 11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 3 12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 4 13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 3 14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3 15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 4 16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 3 17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 3 * 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) 2 5 10 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8     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