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Information
| Code | CMZ112 |
| Name | Environmental Geology |
| Semester | 2. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ |
Course Goal
To teach the geological concepts related to the environment, to comprehend the effects of earthquakes, landslides and similar natural disasters on the environment.
Course Content
Rock-soil-water-air relationship, concepts related to environmental geology, parts of the earth and ground, minerals and rocks, fractures and faults in the earth's crust, their effects on the creation of artificial environment, environmental effects, groundwater and groundwater pollution, landslide and other mass movements, point-area and linear groundwater contamination.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Environmental Geology, E.A.Keller, Çevre Jeolojisi, Çeviri; E. Akyol, K. Kayabalı
Notes
Geoenvironment, U. Aswathanarayana
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the basic principals of geology. |
| LO02 | Has the knowledge about the layers and structure of the earth. |
| LO03 | Explain the formation of earth's crust materials (rock, soil, water). |
| LO04 | Defines the natural disasters and environmental effects. |
| LO05 | Explain the formation and environmental effects of floods. |
| LO06 | Explain the formation and environmental effects of landslides. |
| LO07 | Explain the formation and environmental effects of earthquakes. |
| LO08 | Explain the formation and environmental effects of volcanic activity.. |
| LO09 | Defines the potential of earth crust materials (rock, soil, water) to be used as raw materials. |
| LO10 | Knows the potential of earth crust materials (rock, soil, water) to be used as waste storage areas. |
| LO11 | Has the knowledge about site selection criteria for solid waste storage facility. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Professional and ethical responsibility | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The basic principles of geology and its importance in environmental applications. Ground motion and natural disasters (flood, landslide, earthquake, volcanic activity) and environmental effects. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | To introduce soil, rock and similar components in the top part of the earth. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Rock-soil-water-air relationship | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Concepts related to Environmental Geology, and parts of the earth | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Minerals and rocks, cracks and cracks in the earth crust and faults, their effects on the creation of artificial environment | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Landslide and other mass movements, point-area and linear groundwater pollution. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Ground motion and natural disasters (flood, landslide, earthquake, volcanic activity) and environmental effects. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | To understand the effects of mass movements such as earthquakes and landslides on the environment. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Environmental effects of natural disasters and planning of land use in environmental engineering. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Determining the potential of earth crust materials (rock, soil, water) as raw material and waste storage areas | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | To teach potential geological factors of drinking water treatment plants designed in Environmental Engineering | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | To teach potential geological factors of wastewater facilities designed in Environmental Engineering | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Examination of homework presentations and case studies | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Examination of homework presentations and case studies | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||