Special Topics In Engineering Geology
Geological Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Special Topics In Engineering Geology | JLJ525 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ahmet KARAKAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Having advanced knowledge of engineering geology approaches and detailed research on specific topics
2) Detailed investigation of the effects of different natural and environmental processes within the scope of engineering geology and revealing the risks to structures
3) Presenting different approaches to solving problems related to soil and rock behavior encountered in engineering geology projects and evaluating the appropriateness of solutions
4) Detailed investigation of geological material properties within the scope of engineering geology and their evaluation according to their intended use in engineering projects
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Engineering Geology
Course Contents
The historical development of the application of engineering geology in engineering projects, defining different application areas of engineering geology, evaluating field and laboratory data according to engineering project objectives, explaining the importance of underground and surface research conducted within the scope of engineering geology, collecting the necessary data and information for the purpose and determining the necessary standards and approaches. Obtaining and evaluating data related to the problem, developing scenarios for solving the problem and analyzing cases related to engineering geology
Weekly Schedule
1) Historical Development of Engineering Geology2) Application Areas of Engineering Geology
3) Preliminary research in engineering geology
4) Evaluation of Field and Laboratory Data
5) Detailed site investigation in Engineering Geology
6) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 1: Aggregates
7) Midterm
8) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 2: Natural Building Stones
9) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 3: Tunnel Projects
10) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 4: Landslides
11) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 5: Engineering properties of Fill Materials
12) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 6: Dam Projects
13) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 7: Suitability for Settlement Studies
14) Special Topics in Engineering Geology 8: River and Coastal Engineering
15) Presentations of Term Projects
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Erguvanlı, K. (1995) Mühendislik Jeolojisi, Seç Yayın Dağıtım, 590s.
2- Şekercioğlu, E. (2007) Yapıların Projelendirilmesinde Mühendislik Jeolojisi, TMMOB-JMO yayınları No:28, 4. Baskı, Ankara, 286 s.
3- Bell, F. G. (1993) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, Butterworths, 461 p.
4- Bell, F. G. (1992) Engineering Properties of Soils and Rocks, 3rd Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 345 p.
5- Rahn P. H. (1996) Mühendislik Jeolojisi: Çevresel Bir Yaklaşım, İkinci Baskı Çevirenler: Akyol, A ve Kayabalı, K., Prentice Hall, 679 s.
6- Bell, F. G. (2004) Mühendislik Jeolojisi ve İnşaat, Çeviren Kâmil Kayabalı, Spon Press, 809 s.
7- Clayton, C. R. I., Matthews M. C ve Simons N. E. (1995). Jeoteknik Saha İncelemesi, Çevirenler: Dr. Hasan Çetin, Dr. Kâmil Kayabalı, Dr. Hasan Arman, Blackwell Science Ltd., 592 s.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required