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| Code | JM579 |
| Name | Geological Siting of Critical Facilities I |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
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 | ||