GEOE104 GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5640104 |
| 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. TAMER TOPAL, Prof.Dr. MEHMET ZEKİ ÇAMUR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- basic concepts of the geological processes and the geological materials
- types of the minerals, rocks and rock forming processes
- internal and external geological processes affecting the characteristics of the Earth materials
- surface and groundwater movements and related features
- deformation types and structural features, time conceopt in geology
- topographical-geological maps and cross-sections
Course Content
Structure of the Earth. Geological cycles, minerals and rocks. External processes on land and in the sea. Internal processes, including deformation of rocks and earthquakes. Topics of interest to Civil Engineering students.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- understand the structure of the Earth and its internal layers,
- to identify different rock types and gain information about related rock formation processes,
- understand the internal (plate tectonics, earthquakes) and external processes (weathering, mass wasting) of the Earth,
- understand the fundamentals of the Hydrologic cycle, Running Water and Groundwater and the related concepts,
- use topographic and geological maps, and learnhow to draw related profiles and geological cross sections.
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 | ✔ | |||