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| Code | JM645 |
| Name | Dam Geology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN |
Course Goal / Objective
Aim of this course is To teach how to conduct a methodological study on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect and to investigate the problems in major water bodies such as dams in details; to teach the geological factors that affect the selection of dam type.
Course Content
to the dam site research and selection of appropriate structures, geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions, stability and permeability studies to determine the type of dam, dam placement of additional structures, injection screen and the depth of the problems encountered and solutions, natural building materials research, case studies is explained in this course.
Course Precondition
Have basic geology knowledge
Resources
Dam geology and engineering geology lecture notes
Notes
Scientific publications on the subject
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Has the ability to study methodologically on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect. |
| LO02 | Investigates major problems encountered in important water structures such as dam. |
| LO03 | Understands the effect of geological factors on dam type selection |
| LO04 | Evaluates geological factors in dam site studies |
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 | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | |
| 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 | Has the ability to study methodologically on the location of a dam in geology engineering aspect. | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Dam type selection, geological factors. | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | The dam site selection and planning | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 4 | Geological studies on the dam site | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 5 | Permeability and stability studies | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 6 | Studies related to the reservoir area | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 7 | The field experiments and calculations of the dam site | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam, homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Preparation of engineering geological model of the dam site and maps | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 10 | Dam construction material | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 11 | The problems encountered in dams | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 12 | Stability and landslide problems | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Water leakage problems | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 14 | 1. Case study | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | 2. Case study | Lectures, presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||