Construction Technology
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MINS115

Course Name:

Introduction to Engineering Geology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The first part includes the major principles of physical geology covering the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, volcanism and other mountain building processes, the surface erosion process, and the formation and properties of minerals and rocks. The second part concerns with the application of geological knowledge to civil engineering problems such as landslide, subsidence and earthquake etc. The third part includes the engineering classification of soils. The geology of dam construction. The importance of geology in tunnel construction.

Course Content:

Definition of geology, engineering geology and importance in civil engineering, to develop 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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) know to origin, composition and structure of earth
2) Basic principles of geology
3) Earthquake, landslides etc geological process
4) Necessary investigations for determining engineering properties of soil and rock medium before, during and after any civil engineering operation undertaken
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Introduction
2)	• Introduction of Engineering Geology • Structure of the Earth
3)	• Mineralogy
4)	• Rocks and their related activities
5)	• Rocks and their related activities • Tectonics and structural geology
6)	• Weathering
7)	• Soils
8)	Midterm exam
9)	• Mass Movements
10)	• Slope • Subsidence
11)	• Dam geology for construction
12)	• Tunnel Geology • Rock mass classification system
13)	• Foundation geology
14)	• Soil improvement
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mühendislik Jeolojisi, Işık Yılmaz, Teknik Yayınevi, 2007.
References:	Mühendislik Jeolojisi, Luis I. Gonzalez de Vallejo , Mercedes Ferrer, ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ YAYINEVİ , 6051361338, 2014.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Make applications relating to land, are related to the ability to use tools
2) Knowledge of material properties, structure and interpret data about the experiments and the results
3) Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
4) Construction management, construction management and other processes in the application knows
5) Ability to function as a team and to have the discipline of
6) With the knowledge of basic computer use, internet technology, graphics, and use project management software.
7) Identification and solving structural problems with the detection.
8) Innovations in the field of construction can learn and apply what they have learned.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Make applications relating to land, are related to the ability to use tools	4
2)	Knowledge of material properties, structure and interpret data about the experiments and the results	4
3)	Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility	1
4)	Construction management, construction management and other processes in the application knows	1
5)	Ability to function as a team and to have the discipline of	1
6)	With the knowledge of basic computer use, internet technology, graphics, and use project management software.	1
7)	Identification and solving structural problems with the detection.	4
8)	Innovations in the field of construction can learn and apply what they have learned.	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Homework Assignments	2	10	20
Quizzes	2	10	20
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			156