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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JZ304 |
| Name | Environmental geology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Define the natural and geologic hazards and to know their environmental effects and also to understand of the enviromental geochemistry
Course Content
Principles and description of environmental geology. Geological environment-man interactions. Natural hazards and environmental effects. Pollution types. Environmental effects of solid and liquid waste and site selection for landfill. Importance of geology in protection of environment.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the basic rules of environmental geology |
| LO02 | Recognize the natural and geologic hazards. |
| LO03 | Investigates the environmental effects of the hazards. |
| LO04 | Make the research and protection plans for environment protection |
| LO05 | Defines the geologic hazards. |
| LO06 | Investigates the cause and effects of floods. |
| LO07 | Defines the environmental effects of volcanic activity. |
| LO08 | Does the landslide prevention studies. |
| LO09 | Knows the earthquake parameters. |
| LO10 | Has the knowledge of solid waste storage methods. |
| LO11 | Makes site selection for solid waste storage. |
| LO12 | Investigates the environmental effects of solid waste storage methods. |
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. | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, History | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 2 | Philosophy and fundamental concepts | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 3 | Geological cycles | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 4 | Earth materials and processes | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 5 | Soils and environment | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 6 | Rivers and flooding and environmental effects | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 7 | Volcanic activity and environmental effects | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Study for midterm exam and project presentation | |
| 9 | Midterm exam | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 10 | Earthquakes and environmental effects | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 11 | Wastes and waste disposal sites | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 12 | Coastal hazards | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 13 | Atmospheric processes | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 14 | Definition of pollution types. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 15 | Geological aspects of environmental health | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | |
| 16 | Final exam | Study for final exam and project presentation | |
| 17 | Final exam | Study for final exam and project presentation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||