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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | J430 |
| Name | Landslides and Slope Stability |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the importance of landslides and slope stability studies in geology engineering and geotechnical studies.
Course Content
The importance of landslides and slope stability studies in geology engineering and geotechnical studies.
Course Precondition
Yok
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains the ability to recognise landslides and terrain slope design in terms of slope stability. |
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 | Landslides movement type, speed, and classification of landslides according to the material type. | Literature review | |
| 2 | Causes of landslides and slope | Literature review | |
| 3 | Essential parameters (physical properties) in slope stability evaluation. | Literature review | |
| 4 | Essential parameters (mechanical properties) in slope stability evaluation. | Literature review | |
| 5 | Failure criteria commonly used in soil and rock materials. | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 6 | Methods used in the calculation of slope stability | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 7 | Infinite slope stability | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Exam preparation | |
| 9 | Limit equilibrium methods and Swedish slice method | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 10 | Bishop and the generalized method of slices | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 11 | A simple solution to slope stability models by hand | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 12 | Solutions of slope stability models by using computer programs | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 13 | Sensitivity analysis in stability analysis | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 14 | Stability analysis under the effect of dynamic conditions | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 15 | Stabilization of slopes. | Study on previous lectures and homework | |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Exam preparation | |
| 17 | Final Sınavı | Exam preparation |
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 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 64 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,56 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||