JM579 Geological Siting of Critical Facilities I

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code JM579
Name Geological Siting of Critical Facilities I
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the factors (geological, political, social etc.) that affect siting of critical facilities, as well as, engineering properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks and soils with respect to siting and the application on siting a dam site.

Course Content

Definition of geological siting, history of siting, definition, importance and characteristics of critical facilities, factors affecting siting (geological, political, social etc.), properties of sedimantery, metamorphic and igneous rocks with respect to siting, siting methods, overlay method, determination of criterions, weighing, ranking composite map production and in siting, example: siting of a dam and its other art structures.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Williams, E.A. ve Massa, HR., 1983. Siting of Major Facilities

Notes

Erguvanlı, K., 1995. Engineering Geology


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains the ability to acquire geological siting for engineering projects
LO02 Learns the factors affecting site selection.
LO03 Learns the properties of sedimantery, metamorphic and igneous rocks with respect to siting.
LO04 Gains the ability to locate geologically suitable dam sites


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 1
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of geological siting, history of siting Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Definition, importance and characteristics of critical facilities Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Factors affecting siting (geological, political, social etc.) Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Properties of sedimantery, metamorphic and igneous rocks with respect to siting Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Properties igneous rocks with respect to siting Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Properties of metamorphic rocks with respect to siting Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Siting methods, overlay method Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Review for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Determination of criterions, weighing, ranking composite map production in siting Reading the related sections in the suggested course book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Example: siting of a dam Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and obtaining related maps and documents from the copy center Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Engineering structures of a dam and their locations and characteristics Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and studying the assign example project Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Siting of the main body of a dam Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and accomplishing the weekly advancement in doing the assign example project Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Suitability of the reservoir area Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and accomplishing the weekly advancement in doing the assign example project Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Siting of location of the spillway Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and accomplishing the weekly advancement in doing the assign example project Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Siting of upstream and downstream cofferdams Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and accomplishing the weekly advancement in doing the assign example project Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Review for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Review for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 20.11.2022 12:31