| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Geology | INS102 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Özkan CORUK
Associate Prof. Dr. Utkan MUTMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan ENGİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaning the origin, composition and structure of the earth
2) Applying basic principles of geology
3) Solving the earth's dynamic structure in deference to its effect on engineering constructions
4) Investigating engineering properties of environment within technical enterprises
5) Recognizing geological materials used in civil engineering
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course covers; the definition of geology and engineering geology, its place and importance in civil engineering, an understanding of the Earth as a dynamic system, founded on knowledge of the composition and evolution of the Earth, including its subsystems: the crust, lithosphere, asthenosphere and core, geological cycle and plate tectonics, composition of earth crust: crystals, minerals and rocks, structural geology, stratigraphy and historical geology, rock and soil classifications based on their engineering geology properties; geology and engineering geology maps, mass movements (landslides, rockslides, rockfall, debris flow, etc.), slope stability, tunnel geology, dam geology, foundation geology, highway and motorway geology and environmental geology and urban geology.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required