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COURSE INFORMATION FORM
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Program
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Required
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Elective
B.Sc. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Elective
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
Elective
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Elective
Semester
Spring 2016-2017
Course Code
CE 204
Course Title in
English
Geology for Civil Engineering
Course Title in
Turkish
İnşaat Mühendisliği Jeolojisi
Language of
Instruction
English
Type of Course
Flipped Classroom/Lecture /Exercise /Project/Laboratory Work
Level of Course
Undergraduate
Course Category
(by % of Content)
Basic Science
Semester Offered
Spring
Contact Hours per
Week
Lecture: 3 hours
Estimated Student
Workload
86 hours per semester.
Number of Credits
3 ECTS
Grading Mode
Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites
None
Expected Prior
Knowledge
None
Co-requisites
None
Registration
Restrictions
Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational
Objective
To learn the basics of earth science, rock forming geological processes, minerals and rock
types, soil formation and geological mapping in context of civil engineering applications.
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to basic geological concepts. The following
topics are covered: Earth science, Plate tectonics, Matters & minerals, Magmatic processes &
Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic processes & Metamorphic rocks, Rock
strength, Weathering processes & Soil formation, Soil classification, Geologic time, Structural
geology, Topographical and Geologic Mapping, Earthquakes, Faults, Seismicity, Crustal
deformation, Groundwater, Surface water.
Course Description in
Turkish
Bu derste; temel jeoloji kavramları şu konu başlıkları altında kapsamlı bir şekilde
incelenmektedir: Yer bilimi, plaka tektoniği, madde ve mineraller, magmatik süreçler ve
mağmatik kayaçlar, tortul kayaçlar , metamorfik süreçler ve metamorfik kayaçlar , kayaç
dayanımı, ayrışma süreçleri ve zemin oluşumu, zemin sınıflandırılması, jeolojik zaman yapısal
jeoloji , topoğrafik ve jeolojik haritaların yorumlanması , deprem, fay & depremsellik, kabuk
deformasyonu , yeraltısuyu ve yerüstü su kaynakları.
Course Learning
Outcomes and
Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to:
Basic Engineering
100
1.
Engineering Design
Recitation: -
General Education
Lab:-
Other:-
Distinguish between metamorphic, magmatic, sedimentary processes & the
corresponding common minerals & rock types,
2.
3.
4.
Understand weathering processes, soil formation & soil classification,
Comprehend the plate tectonics theory and relates to earth structure, earthquakes,
faults, & plate boundaries,
Interpret simple geological maps and cross-sections & basic geologic structures.
Relation to Student Outcomes and Competencies:
N=None
S=Supportive
H=Highly Related
Relationship of the Course with the Student Outcomes and Competencies
Level
N/S/H
(Related
Learning
Outcomes)
Assessed by
Exam, Project,
HW, Lab,
Presentation,
etc.
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
H
(1,2,3,4)
Midterm Exams,
Quizzes
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
N
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
N
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
N
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
H
(1,2,3,4)
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
N
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
S
Flipped
Classroom
Practices, Term
Project
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in
a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
S
Flipped
Classroom
Practices, Term
Project
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
N
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
H
(1,2,3,4)
N
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
Midterm Exams,
Quizzes
Term Project
Prepared by and Date
Asst. Prof. Dr. İrem Zeynep Yıldırım / September 2016
Name of Instructors
Asst. Prof. Dr. İrem Zeynep YILDIRIM
Course Contents
Week
Topic
1.
An Introduction to Geology: The Science of Earth, Importance of Science of Geology
to Civil Engineering, Earth Structure, Expectations from the course
2.
Plate Tectonics: Theory of Continental Drift, The Theory of Plate Tectonics, Earth’s
Major Plates, Divergent and Convergent Plate Boundaries
3.
Matter & Minerals: How do minerals form? Physical Properties of Minerals, Most
Common Minerals
4.
Igneous Rocks & Volcanos: Magma, Intrusive Activity, Igneous Textures, Common
Igneous Rocks, Nature of Volcanos
5.
Weathering & Soils: Categories of Weathering, Soil formation, Soil Exploration, Soil
Classification
6.
Sedimentary Rocks: Origin & Classification, Common Sedimentary Rocks
7.
Metamorphic Rocks: Metamorphism, Parent Rocks, Metamorphic Environments,
Common Metamorphic Rocks
8.
Rock: Strength Properties
Laboratory: Observing Major Rock Types, Physical Properties & Minerals, Soil
Classification
Term Project Discussion: Requirements
9.
Earth’s Interior, Geologic Time, Crustal Deformation
10.
Structural Geology: Geologic & Topographical Mapping
11.
Structural Geology: Geologic & Topographical Mapping
12.
Earthquakes: Earthquakes, Seismicity & Faults
Divergent & Convergent Boundaries
13.
Overview of Ground Exploration: 1) Soils, 2) Rocks, Geophysical Survey
Applications of Engineering Geology: Tunnels, Dams, Foundations & Building
Materials
14.
Water in Geology: Groundwater & Surface Water
15.
Final Examination Period
16.
Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended
Readings
Required Textbooks:
•
Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens, F. K.., Tasa, D.G. (2012). Earth An Introduction to Physical
Geology, 11th Edition, Pearson, ISBN13:978-0321820945 ISBN-10:0321820940
Recommended Readings from Textbooks:
•
Goodman, R.E. (1992). Engineering Geology, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN:0-47154424-8.
•
Bell F.G. (2007). Engineering Geology, 2nd Ed., Elsevier, ISBN:13-978-0-7506-0776.
•
Walthan, T. (2007). Foundations of Engineering Geology, 3rd Ed., Spon Press,
ISBN13:978 0 415 46960-9 ISBN-10:0-415-46960-0
Teaching Methods
Lectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique
Homework and Projects
1 Term Project
Laboratory Work
1 Week of Laboratory
Computer Use
-
Other Activities
-
Assessment Methods
Types of assessment:
Number
Midterm Exam
1
25
Quiz
1
10
10
10
Term Project
1
15
Final Exam
Total
1
40
100
Flipped Classroom Practice
Course Administration
Ratio (%)
.
Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor, (0212) 3953737
office hours: Tuesdays, 15:00 to 17:00
e-mail address: [email protected]
Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. Classroom Practice
contributes to 10% of the final grade.
Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed
midterm by the student will be given the grade of the final exam. No make-up will be given.
Missing the final project: Faculty regulations.
A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations
Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations
http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf
ECTS
Student
Workload
Estimation
A ctivity
N o/W eeks
Hours
C alculation
E xplanation
C ompleting the
A ctivity
R equirements (D )
N o/W eeks per
S emes ter(A )
P reparing forthe
A ctivity(B )
S pentintheA ctivity
Its elf(C )
14
1
3
56
A *(B +C +D )
Quiz z es
1
2
0 .3
2 .3
A *(B +C +D )
M idterm(s )
1
7
2
9
A *(B +C +D )
A s s ing ment,P roject,
P res entation
1
10
1
11
A *(B +C +D )
F inalE xamination
1
6
2
8
A *(B +C +D )
Lecture/F lippedC las s room
T otalW orkload
T otalW orkload/2 5
EC TS
86
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PROGRAM CRITERIA
1. Proficiency in a minimum of four recognized major areas of civil engineering; ability to conduct laboratory experiments
and to critically analyze and interpret data in at least two of the recognized major civil engineering areas; ability to
perform civil engineering design
2. Proficiency in mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, and
general chemistry
3. Understanding of professional practice issues, such as procurement of work, bidding versus quality-based selection
processes, how design professionals and construction professionals interact to complete a project; awareness of the
importance of competency and continuing education
Key verbs for cognitive domain in writing learning outcomes and competences:
Key Verbs:
Remembering: defines, describes, identifies, knows, labels, lists, matches, names, outlines, recalls, recognizes,
reproduces, selects, states.
Understanding: comprehends, converts, defends, distinguishes, estimates, explains, extends, generalizes, gives an
example, infers, interprets, paraphrases, predicts, rewrites, summarizes, translates.
Applying: applies, changes, computes, constructs, demonstrates, discovers, manipulates, modifies, operates, predicts,
prepares, produces, relates, shows, solves, uses.
Analyzing: analyzes, breaks down, compares, contrasts, diagrams, deconstructs, differentiates, discriminates,
distinguishes, identifies, illustrates, infers, outlines, relates, selects, separates.
Evaluating: appraises, compares, concludes, contrasts, criticizes, critiques, defends, describes, discriminates, evaluates,
explains, interprets, justifies, relates, summarizes, supports.
Creating: categorizes, combines, compiles, composes, creates, devises, designs, explains, generates, modifies, organizes,
plans, rearranges, reconstructs, relates, reorganizes, revises, rewrites, summarizes, tells, writes.
Key verbs for affective domain in writing learning outcomes and competences:
Receiving Phenomena: asks, chooses, describes, follows, gives, holds, identifies, locates, names, points to, selects, sits,
erects, replies, uses.
Responding to Phenomena: answers, assists, aids, complies, conforms, discusses, greets, helps, labels, performs,
practices, presents, reads, recites, reports, selects, tells, writes.
Valuing: completes, demonstrates, differentiates, explains, follows, forms, initiates, invites, joins, justifies, proposes,
reads, reports, selects, shares, studies, works.
Organizing: adheres, alters, arranges, combines, compares, completes, defends, explains, formulates, generalizes,
identifies, integrates, modifies, orders, organizes, prepares, relates, synthesizes.
Internalizing values: acts, discriminates, displays, influences, listens, modifies, performs, practices, proposes, qualifies,
questions, revises, serves, solves, verifies.