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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS430 |
| Name | Landslides and Slope Stability |
| Term | 2019-2020 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the essential geological and geotechnical concepts about the landslides and slope stability evaluations
Course Content
Essential geological and geotechnical concepts about the landslides and slope stability evaluations
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can classify the landslides according to yhe rate of movement, type and material type |
| LO02 | Can define essential physical and mechanical properties of materials in slope stability applications |
| LO03 | Uses slope stability methods |
| LO04 | Slope stability modelling using softwares |
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 | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of landslide regarding rate of movement, type and material type | Exposition | |
| 2 | Causes of landslide and slope instabilities | Exposition | |
| 3 | Essential parameters in slope stability applications (physical properties) | Exposition | |
| 4 | Essential parameters in slope stability applications (mechanical properties) | Exposition | |
| 5 | Failure mechanms used for soil and rock materials | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 6 | Slope stability analyses methods | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 7 | İnfinite slope stability | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Limit equilibrium methods and Swedish method | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 10 | Bishop and generalised slice method | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 11 | Hand calculation of simple slope stability models | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 12 | Slope stability modelling using software | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 13 | Sensitivity analyses in slope stability | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 14 | Slope stability calculations under dynamic loading | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 15 | Stabilization of slopes | Exposition, Exercise practise | |
| 16 | Final exam | Written exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | Written exam |
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 |