Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
CASE STUDIES IN ENGINEERING GEOLOGY 801200805840 3 + 0 3.0 10.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Discussion, presentation
Course Coordinator
Instructors
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Goals Discussion on the latest techniques, methods and findings in the area of engineering geology at theprofessional level
Course Content Engineering geological problems, geotechnical problems at construction site, investigation and improvement methods of soils, environmental geological investigations, geological and geotechnical investigations of urban areas, microzonation and construction of land use maps
Learning Outcomes 1) Reminds basic geological information for the construction of large engineering structures such as dams, tunnels, power plants and landfills
2) Explains the effects of such factors as material properties, groundwater and earthquake on the stability of engineering structures
3) Interprets failures of engineering structures from the standpoint of geology
4) Characterizes the geotechnical properties of foundations for safer construction design
5) Discusses matters pertinent to soil/rock behavior

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction, basic problems encountered in enginering geology Lecture
Speech Loop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Comparative analysis of soil liquefaction using analytical and numerical methods Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning
Homework
3. Week Energy approach for soil liquefaction analysis as alternative to stress and strain methods Problem Solving
Opinion Pool
Case Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Speedy techniques as alternative of consolidation Lecture
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Practical methods of determination of swelling pressure as alternative to standard methods Discussion
Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Practical methods of determination of swelling pressure as alternative to standard methods Lecture
Debate
Case Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Comparison of alternative methods of practical determination of Atterberg limits Discussion
Speech Loop
Scenario Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm exam Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning
9. Week Discussion of undrained shear strength at consistency limits Lecture
Colloquium
Case Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Discussion of the role of cohesion on soil strength Demonstration
Colloquium
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Alternative techniques for the drained shear strength of fine-grained soils Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Quantification of the effect of filling material on the strength of discontinuities Discussion
Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week New laboratory techniques for the analysis of soil liquefaction potential Lecture
Speech Loop
Project Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week General overview of discussed matters Discussion
Brainstorming; Speech Loop
Brain Based Learning
Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 5
Homework 5 10
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 2 50
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 20
Total Workload
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