Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
GEOMORPHOLOGY JEM212 0 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals This course aims to gain an overview to the students about the landforms and their forming mechanisms.
Course Content 1. What is geomorphology? 2. Dynamic surface of the Earth 3. Tools in geomorphology 4. Weathering and landforms 5. Geomorphic hydrology 6. Hillslopes 7. Channels 8. Drainage basins 9. Coastal and submarine geomorphology 10. Glacial and periglacial geomorphology 11. Eolian landforms 12. Volcanic geomorphology 13. Geomorphology and climate 14. Tectonic geomorphology
Learning Outcomes 1) Students will be able to recognize the landforms, and understand their forming mechanisms.
2) Students use their knowledge in solving engineering geology problems.
3) Students understand the physical changes of the Earth's crust.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week What is geomorphology? Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Dynamic surface of the Earth Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Tools in geomorphology Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Weathering and landforms Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Geomorphic hydrology Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Hillslopes . Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Channels . Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Coastal and submarine geomorphology Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Glacial and periglacial geomorphology Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Eolian landforms Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Volcanic geomorphology Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Drainage basins Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Geomorphology and climate Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Tectonic geomorphology Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Erinç, S., 2000. Jeomorfoloji I ve II. Der Yayınları, ISBN: 975-353-213-X / 975-353-223-7
Huggett, R.J., 2011. Fundamentals of Geomorphology. Routledge, ISBN: 041-556-775-0

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 2
Homework 1 5
Midterm Exam 1 1.5
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 7
Final Exam 1 1.5
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 7
Total Workload
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