Geotechnics non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE585

Course Name:

Quaternary Geology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. AHMET KARAKAŞ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course lays the foundations for the training of geotechnical engineer. The fields of geology and geomorphology are referred to give the student a different perspective to the issues discussed in engineering courses.

Course Content:

Formation and Structure of the Earth, geological times, Plate tectonics and its consequences, Rock cycle, Igneous rocks, Sedimentation and sedimentary rocks, Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, Weathering properties of rocks and their meaning for application, Structural Geology and geomorphology, Basin concept, Basin analysis and its meanings in practice, Fluvial and glacial geomorphology coastal geomorphology, Importance of Geomorphology in City and Regional Planning, Turkey geomorphology: Formation and development, general characteristics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students learn basic geological information.
2) Learning the relationship between geology and civil engineering
3) To learn the formation, structure, physical properties and geological timeline of the earth
4) To learn the plate tectonics that form the basis of earthquakes and the tectonic structure of Turkey
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: Introduction to Geological Science and Its Relationship with Civil Engineering	Ketin, İ., 2016. Genel Jeoloji: Yerbilimlerine Giriş, İTÜ Vakfı Yayınları, Graham R. Thompson, Jonathan Turk, 1998. Introduction to Physical Geology. Saunders College Pub., 432 p.
2)	Formation and Structure of the Earth, Geological Times
3)	Plate tectonics, its effects and tectonic position of Turkey
4)	Depositional features and facies
5)	Sedimentation and sedimentary rocks
6)	Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks
7)	Weathering properties of rocks and their meaning for application
8)	Midterm
9)	Structural geology and geomorphology
10)	Basin concept, Basin analysis and its meanings in practice
11)	Fluvial and glacial geomorphology
12)	coastal geomorphology
13)	The Importance of Geomorphology in City and Regional Planning
14)	Geomorphology of Turkey: Formation and development, general features

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ketin, İ., 2016. Genel Jeoloji: Yerbilimlerine Giriş, İTÜ Vakfı Yayınları,
Graham R. Thompson, Jonathan Turk, 1998. Introduction to Physical Geology. Saunders College Pub., 432 p.

References:

Önalp A., Sert S., 2016. Geoteknik Bilgisi, Birsen Yayınevi,

Tarbuck, EJ and Lutgens, FK, 2011. Earth Science, Prentice Hall,

Cazeau C.J. and Hatchar R.D., 1976. Physical Geology: Principles, processes, and problems, New York: Harper & Row,.

COATES, D.R., 1980, “Geomorphic Engineering”, in Geomorphology and Engineering (Edited by Donald R. Coates), Part I, p.3-23, ISBN 0-04-551040-7, George Allen &Unwin, London.
HAILS, J.R., 1977, Applied Geomorphology in coastal-zone planning and management, in Applied Geomorphology (Edited John R. Hails), Chapter: 9, sayfa:317-361, Elsever Scientific Publishing Company, ISBN 0-444-41317-0, Amsterdam.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results.
3) Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2)	Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results.
3)	Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field.

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)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	18	252
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			298