JZ119 Physical Geology

4 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ119
Name Physical Geology
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ULVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach general information to the student about geology science

Course Content

Introduction of geology, Origin of the Earth and Solar System, crystal and minerals, rock cycle, rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, geological time and fossils, Earth's internal structure, plate tectonics, earthquakes, Geological Structures, mass movements, hydrological cycle, geological sources.

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the concept of geology science and Geological Engineer.
LO02 Understands the internal structure and feature of the earth.
LO03 Learns Crystal, Mineral, Rock cycle and rock classification.
LO04 Learns internal and external geological processes


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 3
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. 3
PLO04 - Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 4
PLO05 - Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 3
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. 0
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 The Origin of the World and the Solar System, the basic information about geology,short history, geology engineer: role, duties, powers and responsibilities To read references
2 crystal and minerals Lab.2. Crystal systems To read references
3 Rock cycle, Magma, Magmatism, Plütonizm, Volkanizm. Lab. 3. Minerals Properties To read references
4 Igneous Rocks, Classification of Igneous Rock . Lab. 4. Minerals To read references
5 Sedimentary Rocks, Lab. 5. Igneous Rocks To read references
6 Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks, Lab. 6. Sedimentary Rocks, To read references
7 The Geological Time and Fossils. Lab. 7. Metamorphic Rocks To read references
8 Mid-Term Exam To read references
9 Earth s Interior, Lab. 8. Fossils To read references
10 Plate Tectonics. Lab. 9. Maps, Topographic maps, Topographic sections To read references
11 Earthquakes. Lab. 10. Topographic sections To read references
12 Geological Structures. Lab. 11. Geological maps and Geological sections To read references
13 Mass Lab. 12. Geological maps and Geological sections To read references
14 Hidrological Cycle. Lab 13. Samples of sedimentary rocks. To read references
15 Geological Resources Lab 14,Comparison of Igneous, Sedimentary, metamorphic rocks sampes To read references
16 Term Exams
17 Term Exams


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


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 11 11
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 03:38