Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING GEOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Adlen ALTUNBAŞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | 1. To introduce the basic geology princibles to civil engineering students 2. To inspire the students to think clearly and critically the solution of the civil engineering problems in the context of geological knowledge |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction; definition of geology-subdisciplines, relationship with civil engineering,Formation of the earth, internal structure, composition and plate tectonics,Earth's crust minerals and rock groups,The structure of rocks (primary and secondary structures) and the importance of discontinuities in engineering,Maps and section extraction (Geological-Engineering Geology and topographic maps),Introduction to natural disasters, Earthquakes,Mass movements and landslides,Surface waters and coastal processes,Groundwater and geology,Dam and geology of reservoirs,Tunnel geology,Drilling technique and its correlation,Engineering geology in urban planning. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction; definition of geology-subdisciplines, relationship with civil engineering | |
| 2 | Formation of the earth, internal structure, composition and plate tectonics | |
| 3 | Earth's crust minerals and rock groups | |
| 4 | The structure of rocks (primary and secondary structures) and the importance of discontinuities in engineering | |
| 5 | Maps and section extraction (Geological-Engineering Geology and topographic maps) | |
| 6 | Introduction to natural disasters, Earthquakes | |
| 7 | Mass movements and landslides | |
| 8 | Surface waters and coastal processes | |
| 9 | Groundwater and geology | |
| 10 | Dam and geology of reservoirs | |
| 11 | Tunnel geology | |
| 12 | Drilling technique and its correlation | |
| 13 | Engineering geology in urban planning |
| Resources |
| Monroe,J.S.,and Wicander,R.2005,Physical Geology, Thomson,(Çevirenler, Dirik K. ve Şener M.). Montgomery,C.W.,2003,Environmental Geology ,Mc. GrawHill Attewel, P. B. and Farmer, I. W., 1976. Principles of Engineering Geology. Chapman & Hall, London Blyth, F.G.H., and Freitas, M.H., 1984. Geology for Engineers. Arnold International Students’ Edition, London Dennen, W.H., and Moore, B.R., 1986. Geology and Engineering. WCB Publishers, Iowa, USA, 378 p. |
| Videos, Photos, Academic publications on the subjects |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | |||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | |||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | |||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | |||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | |||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING GEOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Adlen ALTUNBAŞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | 1. To introduce the basic geology princibles to civil engineering students 2. To inspire the students to think clearly and critically the solution of the civil engineering problems in the context of geological knowledge |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction; definition of geology-subdisciplines, relationship with civil engineering,Formation of the earth, internal structure, composition and plate tectonics,Earth's crust minerals and rock groups,The structure of rocks (primary and secondary structures) and the importance of discontinuities in engineering,Maps and section extraction (Geological-Engineering Geology and topographic maps),Introduction to natural disasters, Earthquakes,Mass movements and landslides,Surface waters and coastal processes,Groundwater and geology,Dam and geology of reservoirs,Tunnel geology,Drilling technique and its correlation,Engineering geology in urban planning. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction; definition of geology-subdisciplines, relationship with civil engineering | |
| 2 | Formation of the earth, internal structure, composition and plate tectonics | |
| 3 | Earth's crust minerals and rock groups | |
| 4 | The structure of rocks (primary and secondary structures) and the importance of discontinuities in engineering | |
| 5 | Maps and section extraction (Geological-Engineering Geology and topographic maps) | |
| 6 | Introduction to natural disasters, Earthquakes | |
| 7 | Mass movements and landslides | |
| 8 | Surface waters and coastal processes | |
| 9 | Groundwater and geology | |
| 10 | Dam and geology of reservoirs | |
| 11 | Tunnel geology | |
| 12 | Drilling technique and its correlation | |
| 13 | Engineering geology in urban planning |
| Resources |
| Monroe,J.S.,and Wicander,R.2005,Physical Geology, Thomson,(Çevirenler, Dirik K. ve Şener M.). Montgomery,C.W.,2003,Environmental Geology ,Mc. GrawHill Attewel, P. B. and Farmer, I. W., 1976. Principles of Engineering Geology. Chapman & Hall, London Blyth, F.G.H., and Freitas, M.H., 1984. Geology for Engineers. Arnold International Students’ Edition, London Dennen, W.H., and Moore, B.R., 1986. Geology and Engineering. WCB Publishers, Iowa, USA, 378 p. |
| Videos, Photos, Academic publications on the subjects |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | |||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | |||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | |||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | |||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | |||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |