GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS/IM263
Course Title: GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Course Semester 3 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having elementary knowledge of fundamental principles of geology (Minerals, external and internal earth processes).
To provide knowledge on the formation of rocks and their physical properties.
To explain students the significance of geological materials and processes in civil engineering applications.
To provide knowledge on earthquake and groundwater geology
To provide knowledge on landslide, tunnel and dam geology
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 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction of Geology
2. Week  Structure at earth crust, Physical and chemical properties of minerals
3. Week  Rock forming minerals
4. Week  Igneous and Metamorphic rock
5. Week  Sedimantation and Sedimantary rock
6. Week  Geological building materials
7. Week  Structure and weathering of rock
8. Week  Midterm
9. Week  Earthquake geology
10. Week  Hydrogeology
11. Week  Land slides
12. Week  Tunnel Geology
13. Week  Dam Geology
14. Week  Foundation geology
15. Week  Midterm / Geologic mapping
16. Week  -
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
60
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
14
0
0
 Reading Tasks
14
0
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
14
0
0
 Report Preparing
14
1
14
 Preparing a Presentation
14
0
0
 Presentation
14
0
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
5
10
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
5
5
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
85
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.4
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
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2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.environmental and social aspects.X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in civil engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies and to use at least one computer programming language effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex civil engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.
7Ability to work individually.
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports.X
9Knowledge of English of B1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference
10Prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
11Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
12Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
13Knowledge on standards used in civil engineering practice.
14Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.X
15Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
16Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.X
17Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof.Dr.Nail ÜNSAL , Prof.Dr. Süleyman PAMPAL)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nunsal , http://suleymanpampal.com)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (nunsal@gazi.edu.tr , spampall@gazi.edu.tr)