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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JZ207 |
| Name | Structural Geology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ULVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ULVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To have knowledge on the terminology of structural geology; to inform the students about the structures formed within the rocks and on its surface; to gain the theoretical and practical knowledge on the geological events and related structures and interpret the geological maps; increase the thinking ability on three dimension.
Course Content
Introduction and general terminology, various forces in geological sense, stress, strain (deformation), rock deformations, physical properties of rocks; tectonic structures, faults, folds, foliations, lineations; attitude of planar structures, attitude of linear structures, stereographic projection techniques, stereographic solutions with folds, joints, joint analysis, faults, stereographic solutions with faults.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the description and principle of structural geology |
| LO02 | Learns how to deal with main structures formed in various rocks. |
| LO03 | Determines the relations of various deformation phases. |
| LO04 | Learns various deformation types and styles, learns how to interpret the structural data. |
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. | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and general terminology | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 2 | Various forces in geological sense, stress, strain (deformation) | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 3 | Rock deformations and Physical properties of rocks | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 4 | Tectonic structures | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 5 | Faults and classifications | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 6 | Criteria for determining faults in the field | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 7 | Strike-Slip and Transform faults | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | |
| 9 | Folds and folding mechanism. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 10 | Folding and classifications | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 11 | Folding groups | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 12 | Foliations (Cleavages), Lineations, Joints | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 13 | Attitude of planar and linear structures. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 14 | Stereographic projection techniques, stereographic solutions with folds, joints, joint analysis, faults, stereographic solutions with faults. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 15 | General Revision of Units | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |