GEOE208 MAPWORK
| Course Code: | 5640208 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. FUAT BORA ROJAY, Prof.Dr. NURETDİN KAYMAKCI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Provide students with basic knowledge of topographic maps, their common elements, solution of various common geological map problems involving basic geological structures and events, including their development history.
Help students to develop a 3-D image from a 2-D map.
Teach students systematic thinking and the use of certain methods in solving problems related to geological engineering maps.
Develop an understanding of geological events, related structures, their systematic analysis and interpretation of geological maps.
Introduce students to basic design concepts, using geological maps.
Course Content
Concepts of geological features on topographic maps. Scale and orientation. Three dimensional views in problem solving. Use of space geometry in geological map problems. Introduction to basic design concepts through geological maps.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be expected to excell in;
- Making calculations on geological maps. Such as slope, dip, strike, structural counters, folds, unconformities and various types of faults.
- Visualization and reconstruction of 3D geometries of geological structures
- Design undergraound engineering structures in relation to geometries of geological structures and the topography. Such as shafts, adits, inclines open piits.
- Interpreting geological evoulution of an area.