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Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS208 |
| Name | Natural Disasters and Life |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. AHMET CAN AKINCI
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To explain the formation and causes of natural disasters occurring on earth and to teach us how to protect them with minimum damage.
Course Content
General information about the course, Natural Disasters, Characteristics and Types, Earthquakes, intensity and magnitude of earthquakes, Seismic waves, Earthquake Parameters, Hyposantr and Episantr, Significant earthquake zones in our country and in the world, Earthquake Forecast and prediction, Earthquake Warning Systems, Protection from earthquake, Tsunami, Tsunami warning systems and precautions to be taken, Damaging Effects of volcanism and precations, Mass movements and affecting factors, Precautions to Reduce the Effect of Landslides.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the natural disasters occurring in the world. |
| LO02 | Understands the causes of natural disasters development. |
| LO03 | Identifies ways of protection from natural disasters. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 | General information about the course | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 2 | Natural Disasters, Characteristics and Types, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 3 | Earthquakes, intensity and magnitude of earthquakes, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 4 | Seismic waves, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 5 | Earthquake Parameters, Hyposantr and Episantr, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 6 | Significant earthquake zones in our country and in the world, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 7 | Earthquake Forecast and prediction, Earthquake Warning Systems, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework, Written Exam | |
| 9 | Protection from earthquake, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 10 | Tsunami | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 11 | Tsunami warning systems and precautions to be taken | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 12 | Damaging Effects of volcanism and precations, | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 13 | Mass movements and affecting factors | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 14 | Precautions to Reduce the Effect of Landslides | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 15 | Topic repetition | Reading of related sources and lecture notes | |
| 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 |
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 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||