J313 Engineering Geology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code J313
Name Engineering Geology
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the gravity criteria of an engineering construction, research methods, engineering geological maps,landslide investigations, geology in dam construction,tunnel geology.

Course Content

Introduction, research techniques in engineering geology, site selection,determination of engineering geology properties and engineering geological classification of rocks,preparation of engineering geological maps, landslides investigation methods.

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

DSİ, Seminer notları Prof. Dr. Fikret TARHAN "Mühendislik Jeolojisi Prensipleri" (Kitap Prof. Dr. Sedat TÜRKMEN Ders notları Prof. Dr. Kemal ERGUVANLI " Mühendislik Jeolojisi" ( Kitap) Prof. Aziz ERTUNÇ, Mühendislik Jeolojisi (Kitap) R. ULUSAY, Uygulamalı Jeoteknik Bilgiler (Kitap) Saydun ALTUĞ, Lugeon Basınçlı Su Deneyi, EİEİ yayını F.G. BELL, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the criteria of site selection.
LO02 Carries out investigation methods.
LO03 Knows landslides.
LO04 Understands Dam site.
LO05 Understands Tunnel geology.
LO06 Gains the ability of thinking of three-dimensional model of engineering geology.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose.
PLO02 - Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards
PLO03 - Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively.
PLO04 - Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results.
PLO05 - Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups
PLO06 - Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date
PLO07 - Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously.
PLO08 - Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The concept of engineering geology, history and the importance of Engineering Geology Reading
2 Investigation methods of Engineering Geology Reading
3 Preliminary investigation stage of the studies, Field study surveys in details. Reading
4 Preliminary investigation stage of the studies, Field study surveys in details and study in laboratories. Reading
5 Engineering properties of rocks, geological characteristics, physical properties. Reading
6 Engineering Geology properties of rocks, geological characteristics, chemical and mechanical properties. Reading
7 The Classification of rocks in Engineering Geological. Reading
8 Mid-term exam Preparing for the mid-term exam
9 Engineering geological maps Reading
10 Landslide investigation, the classification of mass movements. Reading
11 The factors that cause landslides Reading
12 The methods of Landslides Prevention, Slope stability analyses. Reading
13 Geological investigation of the dam site, the criteria of site selection. Reading
14 Investigation of tunnel location Reading
15 Investigation of motorway location Reading
16 Final exam Preparing for the Final exam
17 Final exam Preparing for the Final exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 200 -20
1. Final Exam - 60
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) 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 3 5 15
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 91
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,64
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 23.03.2016 09:44