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| Code | JZ221 |
| Name | Structural Geology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 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. ÜLVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÜLVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
To have knowledge on the terminology of structural geology; to inform the students about the structures formed within the rocks and on its surface; to gain the theoretical and practical knowledge on the geological events and related structures and interpret the geological maps; increase the thinking ability on three dimension.
Course Content
Introduction and general terminology, various forces in geological sense, stress, strain (deformation), rock deformations, physical properties of rocks; tectonic structures, faults, folds, foliations, lineations; attitude of planar structures, attitude of linear structures, stereographic projection techniques, stereographic solutions with folds, joints, joint analysis, faults, stereographic solutions with faults.
Course Precondition
Unconditional
Resources
1- Canıtez, N., ve Ketin, İ., 1979. Yapısal Jeoloji. İTÜ Yayınları 2- Billings, M.P., 1972. Structural Geology. 3- Karaman, M.E., 2006. Yapısal Jeoloji ve Uygulamaları. Akdeniz Üniversitesi
Notes
Evaluation of the outputs of the recent publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the description and principle of structural geology. |
| LO02 | Learns how to deal with main structures formed in various rocks. |
| LO03 | Determines the relations of various deformation phases. |
| LO04 | Learns various deformation types and styles, learns how to interpret the structural data. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and general terminology | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Various forces in geological sense, stress, strain (deformation) | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Rock deformations and Physical properties of rocks | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Tectonic structures | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Faults and classifications | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Criteria for determining faults in the field | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Strike-Slip and Transform faults | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Folds and folding mechanism. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Folding and classifications | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Folding groups | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Foliations (Cleavages), Lineations, Joints | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Attitude of planar and linear structures. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Stereographic projection techniques, stereographic solutions with folds, joints, joint analysis, faults, stereographic solutions with faults. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | General Revision of Units | Reading the related sections in the suggested course and application books and bringing the necessary materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 106 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,24 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||