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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | CMZ112 |
| Name | Environmental Geology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the geological concepts related to the environment, to comprehend the effects of earthquakes, landslides and similar natural disasters on the environment.
Course Content
Rock-soil-water-air relationship, concepts related to environmental geology, parts of the earth and ground, minerals and rocks, fractures and faults in the earth's crust, their effects on the creation of artificial environment, environmental effects, groundwater and groundwater pollution, landslide and other mass movements, point-area and linear groundwater contamination.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The basic principles of geology and its importance in environmental applications. Ground motion and natural disasters (flood, landslide, earthquake, volcanic activity) and environmental effects. |
| LO02 | Determination of potential of earth crust materials (rock, soil, water) as raw material and waste storage areas. |
| LO03 | Environmental effects of natural disasters and planning of land use in environmental engineering. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Professional and ethical responsibility | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The basic principles of geology and its importance in environmental applications. Ground motion and natural disasters (flood, landslide, earthquake, volcanic activity) and environmental effects. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 2 | To introduce soil, rock and similar components in the top part of the earth. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 3 | Rock-soil-water-air relationship | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 4 | Concepts related to Environmental Geology, and parts of the earth | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 5 | Minerals and rocks, cracks and cracks in the earth crust and faults, their effects on the creation of artificial environment | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 6 | Landslide and other mass movements, point-area and linear groundwater pollution. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 7 | Ground motion and natural disasters (flood, landslide, earthquake, volcanic activity) and environmental effects. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | To understand the effects of mass movements such as earthquakes and landslides on the environment. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 10 | Environmental effects of natural disasters and planning of land use in environmental engineering. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 11 | Determining the potential of earth crust materials (rock, soil, water) as raw material and waste storage areas | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 12 | To teach potential geological factors of drinking water treatment plants designed in Environmental Engineering | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 13 | To teach potential geological factors of wastewater facilities designed in Environmental Engineering | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 14 | Examination of homework presentations and case studies | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 15 | Examination of homework presentations and case studies | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||