ECTS - Geology and Surveying

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Geology and Surveying (CE309) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Geology and Surveying CE309 5. Semester 2 2 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru AKIŞ
  • Research Assistant Hüseyin ŞAHİN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide a thorough understanding of the need to study, trace, monitor, record and to understand the physical features and the formation processes of the Earth through the Sciences of Geology and Surveying and how they relate to the Civil Engineering Design and Construction Practice.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to define the major areas of interest and the fields of study of the science of geology related to the civil engineering profession.
  • Will understand the formation and the structural components of the Earth.
  • Will be able to define the formation processes of the major rock types and the compositional structure of rocks.
  • Will understand the Earth’s crust being a composition of plates of continuous activity and the role of the plate tectonics processes in the formation of the mountains, mountain ranges and seismic activities.
  • Will be able to define the science of surveying and its role in the civil engineering profession.
  • Will understand the means of defining the position of the structural elements of construction with accuracy.
  • Will be able to interpret surveying data and their visual representation.
  • Will understand the necessity, timing and the scope of the geological and surveying works and the utilization of data collected from those works within the lifespan of a structure.
Course Content Introduction to surveying, distance measurements, angle measurements, differential leveling, area computations, horizontal curves, coordinates and coordinate computations; How did the earth form; evolution, natural construction materials, route location of linear engineering structures, formation of the natural disasters.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Surveying Lecture notes
2 Distance Measurements Lecture notes
3 Leveling Lecture notes
4 Leveling Lecture notes
5 Angle Measurements Lecture notes
6 Horizontal Curves Lecture notes
7 Traverse Surveys Lecture notes
8 Topographic Surveys Lecture notes
9 Introduction to Geology Lecture notes
10 Minerals Lecture notes
11 Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth Lecture notes
12 Weathering: Erosion and Soil Lecture notes
13 Running Water and Groundwater Lecture notes
14 Structural Geology Lecture notes
15 Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior and Geological Maps and Cross Sections Lecture notes
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Lecture Notes and Hand-outs
Other Sources 2. Tarbuck, E.J., Lutgens, F.K. and Tasa, T.G., Earth Science, 14th ed., Pearson, 2015.
3. Monroe J.S. and Wicander, R., The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution, 5th ed., Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2009.
4. Monroe J.S., Wicander, R. and Hazlett, R., Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth, 6th ed., Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2007.
5. Waltham, T., Foundations of Engineering Geology, 3rd ed., Taylor & Francis, 2009.
6. Ghilani, C.D and Wolf, P.R., Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics, 14th ed., Pearson, 2015.
7. Kavanagh, B.F. and Mastin, T.B., Surveying: Principles and Applications, 9th ed., Pearson, 2014.
8. Kavanagh, B.F. and Slattery, D.K., Surveying with Construction Applications, 8th ed., Pearson, 2014.
9. Levin, E., Nadolinets, L., and Akhmedov, D., Surveying Instruments and Technology, CRC Press, 2017.
10. Schofield, W., Engineering Surveying, Theory and Examination Problems for Students, Vol. 1, 3rd ed., Butterworths, 1984.
11. Stull, P., Construction Surveying & Layout, BNi Publications, 2002.
12. Uren, J. and Price, B., Surveying for Engineers, Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
13. Walker, J. and Awange, J.L., Surveying for Civil and Mine Engineers: Theory, Workshops, and Practicals, Springer, 2018.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work 7 10
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 6 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 16 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations. X
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems. X
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). X
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.). X
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 4 64
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship 7 2 14
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 6 2 12
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 9 18
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 150