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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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-Definition of Geology and Construction Geology, its subject, fields of interest, its place in Civil Engineering; Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes (Occurrence mechanism, types, earthquake waves, magnitude, importance of earthquake in engineering works). |
-Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Substances that make up the earth's crust (Mineral and its properties, classifications, places of use, importance in engineering), Rock-forming mineral classes. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Definition of rocks, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their properties, their environments and forms of formation, engineering properties of rocks and areas of use. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Resistance properties of rocks, structure and texture, tectonic deformations, strike and dip concepts, fold types, faults, discontinuities and their importance in engineering. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Classification of rocks and discontinuities in terms of Civil Engineering, stability of rock slopes. Determination of the properties of discontinuities on the surface and in drillings, TCR; SCR RQD, Evaluation of soil survey drilling, determination of drilling depth and location, drilling tests and preparation and evaluation of drilling log. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Mass Movements (Cryp, Landslide, rockfall, rock overturning, collapse, etc.) Causes, Measures, Basic Geology (The effect of geological factors on the selection of foundation type, foundation ground, road, Engineering Geology studies on routes), Tunnel-Metro route selections, geological Introducing and discussing engineering problems and precautions that may be encountered in environments with current examples. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Engineering Geology Maps (Features, classification, topographic section preparation, geological section extraction and drawing the tunnel or subway route shown on the sections, engineering problems that may be encountered). |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
8) |
Dam Geology: Dams and geological criteria in dam construction; Types, properties, engineering geology studies in dam construction and factors affecting the selection of dam type and location, effects of rocks on dam construction and environment. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
9) |
Midterm |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
10) |
Tunnel Geology: Tunnels and Geological Criteria in Tunnel Construction; Tunnel types, features, geological criteria to be considered in the selection of tunnel route, factors affecting the cost, excavation methods, events encountered in tunnel opening, stress distributions |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Classification of rocks in terms of tunneling, geological problems in tunnels, water, gas and heat problems in tunnels; tunneling methods etc. Effects of geological structure on stress state. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
12) |
Groundwater (Important concepts related to groundwater, precipitation, sources, presence of water underground, aquifer types, karstic structures, groundwater level, types and changes, protection of groundwater, importance of groundwater in engineering) |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Drainage: Definition, surface drainage, underground drainage, drainage structures. |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Geological, Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Studies: Definitions, features, differences, necessary studies and preparation of Geotechnical Survey Reports |
Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development. |
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Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) |
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems. |
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Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge. |
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Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
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Professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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11) |
The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. |
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