Undergraduate
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering
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Geology

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
CE3001 Geology 2/2/0 DE English 4
Course Goals

This course aims students to acquire a fundamentel knowledge of geology and its applications to civil engineering works.

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Instructor(s) Dr. Birsen CAN
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Schedule Lecture: Thursday 09:00-10:11 (2B-03/05), Recitation: Thursday 13:00-15:00 (2B-03/05 - Geotechnical Lab.)
Office Hour(s) -
Teaching Methods and Techniques -Computer aided presentations and laboratory
Principle Sources -Tarbuck, Lutgens & Tasa (2011). "Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology: International Edition, 10/e, Pearson".

-Yıldırım, M. ve Gökaşan , E. (2013). "Mühendisler İçin Jeoloji Bilgileri".

-Erguvanlı, K. (1995). "Mühendislik Jeolojisi". Seç Yayın Dağıtım, İstanbul.
Other Sources 1. Gribble, C.D. (1992). "Geology for Civil Engineers, Chapman & Hall".
2. Dearman, W.R. (1991). "Engineering Geological Mapping, Butterworth&Heinemann".
3. Tarhan, F. (2002). "Mühendislik Jeolojisi Prensipleri". KTÜ yayını. 
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction, scope of the lecture, historical development of engineering geology, the importance of geology on civil engineering applications Computer Aided Presentations
2. Week Structure of earth, geological age, inner structure of earth and plate tectonics Computer Aided Presentations
3. Week Properties of laminated rocks, stratigraphy, structural geology, faults, earthquakes and discontinuity planes Computer Aided Presentations
4. Week The importance of rocks and discontinuities in engineering, scale, topographic section Computer Aided Presentations
5. Week Mass movements Computer Aided Presentations
6. Week Minerals and Mineral Formation Computer Aided Presentations,
7. Week Minerals and Mineral Formation Computer Aided Presentations
8. Week Midterm Exam Exam
9. Week Soils; type and classification and tests applied on soils Computer Aided Presentations
10. Week Applied Geology laboratory tests; Sieve and Hydrometer Analysis Computer Aided Presentations
11. Week Applied Geology laboratory tests; Consistency Limits Computer Aided Presentations
12. Week Applied Geology laboratory tests; Compaction Computer Aided Presentations
13. Week Applied Geology laboratory tests; Strength Computer Aided Presentations
14. Week Applied Geology laboratory tests; Consolidation and Point Load Test Computer Aided Presentations
15. Week Final Exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 30
Quizzes 1 10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations 3 20
Final Exam 1 40


Program Outcomes
PO-1Adequate 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-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability 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-4Ability 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.
PO-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability 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-8Awareness 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-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge 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-1Understands fundamental geological terminology related to civil engineering. (SKILL)
LO-2Comprehends the formation of ingeous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-3Reproduce general knowledge about mineralogic, lithologic, tectonic and engineering geology related subjects in selection of location for structures. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4Reviews and interpretes engineering geological maps. (SKILL)
LO-5Learns and applies soil mechanics experiments such as sieve analysis, Atterberg limits,hydrometer, compaction and consolidation. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11
LO 1
LO 2
LO 3
LO 4
LO 5