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
Notes
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 | ||