GEOE429 GEOWRITING
| Course Code: | 5640429 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ERDİN BOZKURT |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Introduce students the importance of transferring information into a written material
- Teach the students the concept of a technical reports, its major divisions, planning a report and designing necessary illustrations.
- Emphasize the importance of timing and deadlines during a report writing
- Emphasize the importance of acknowledgement to all cooperation and citing the references.
- Provide the students the optimum ways for literature survey
Course Content
Form and content of geological reports. Maps, cross sections, vertical sections, columnar sections, correlation charts, orientation of photos, scale factor. Reference citations. Figures, plates and tables. Assignment of term papers.
Course Learning Outcomes
Communication Skills
- plan and deliver oral presentations effectively
- organize written materials in a logical sequence to enhance reader's comprehension
- apply presentation tools such as multimedia applications effectively when delivering an oral/written presentation
- use graphics effectively to support the points being made
- learn ethical handling of information obtained from outside sources
Project management
- set goals to accomplish tasks on time
- clarify task requirements and expectations as needed
- create action plans and timetables to complete assigned work
Analytical Skills
- scale down information to what is important
Life Long Learning
- demonstrate an ability to learn independently
- learn from mistakes and practice continuous improvement
Research Skills
- use computer-based and other resources effectively
- organize information into meaningful categories
System Thinking
- take new information and effectively integrate with previous knowledge
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems | ✔ | |||