This course aims students to acquire a fundamentel knowledge of geology and its applications to civil engineering works.
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Course Schedules
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1. Week
Introduction aims of the lecture and developments of the engineering geology, historical development, relevance of geology to civil engineering,
Computer aided presentations
2. Week
Age concept in geology, earth's structure and plate tectonics
Computer aided presentations
3. Week
Rock forming minerals.
Computer Aided Presentations
4. Week
Igneous rocks
Computer Aided Presentations
5. Week
Metamorphic rocks
Computer aided presentations
6. Week
Sedimentary rocks
Computer Aided Presentations
7. Week
Weathering
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8. Week
Midterm
Exam
9. Week
Structural geology, folds, faults and discontinuity planes
Computer aided presentations
10. Week
Maps and relative aging.
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11. Week
Geological maps and geological section extraction (topographic and geological maps)
Computer aided presentations
12. Week
Geological maps and geological section extraction (topographic and geological maps)
Computer aided presentations
13. Week
Hydrogeology and the hydrological cycle
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14. Week
Engineering properties of rocks
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15. Week
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17. Week
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Midterm(s)
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25
Quizzes
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10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
10
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
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Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
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Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
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Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
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Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge 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; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understands fundamental geological terminology related to civil engineering. (SKILL)
LO-2
Comprehends the formation of ingeous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-3
Reproduce general knowledge about mineralogic, lithologic, tectonic and engineering geology related subjects in selection of location for structures. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4
Reviews and interpretes engineering geological maps. (SKILL)
LO-5
Reviews general construction techniques for underground structures and dams. (KNOWLEDGE)
