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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0718 |
| Name | Geology in Life |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to examine the impact of geology on daily life from many perspectives, from natural disasters to urban planning, from water resources to building safety. It aims to foster awareness that geology is not merely an academic field but also plays an active role in individual and social life.
Course Content
Definition of geology, geodiversity, its place in life, natural disasters, engineering, and its relationship with daily life
Course Precondition
Resources
Basic books and publications on geology
Notes
Documentaries on geology
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define the basic concepts of geology and the structure of the Earth. |
| LO02 | Explains the effects of geological processes on daily life and the environment. |
| LO03 | Describe the importance of natural resources such as minerals, rocks, soil, and groundwater. |
| LO04 | Explain with examples the role of geology in urban planning, agriculture, energy, and archaeology. |
| LO05 | Interpret the geological causes of natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes. |
| LO06 | Evaluate environmental problems from a geological perspective and develop recommendations for sustainable resource use. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Geology? Definition, history, and relationship with other sciences | Reading, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Layers of the Earth, Structure of the Earth's Crust | Reading, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Rocks and Minerals | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Living with Earthquakes: Turkey and Active Fault Lines | Reading, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Natural Disasters and Geological Hazards, Landslides, Collapses, and Risky Areas | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Water Resources; Where Does Water Come From? Groundwater and Springs | reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Geothermal Energy and Renewable Resources | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Mines and geology | reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Mining and Environmental Impacts | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | The Role of Geology in Urban Areas | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Soil Formation and Its Importance for Agriculture | reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Volcanoes | reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Student Presentations and Field Examples | preparing presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | General Evaluation and Discussion | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 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) | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||