GEOE231 ELEMENTS OF GEOLOGY
| Course Code: | 5640231 |
| 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 and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course objectives/goals:
- Make students aware of the major Earth processes and their products.
- Develop students’ ability to observe and inter-relate Earth processes
- Teach students the main categories of Earth products; explain various classifications, their advantages as well as their shortcomings.
- Make students aware of the geological historical background of Earth processes.
- Make students aware of the origin and development of Life on Earth, based on observations in the rock strata record.
Course Content
Shape and Structure of the Earth. Elements, minerals and rocks of the crust. Igneous and metamorphic processes. Weathering. Sedimentary process. Actions and geologic agent. Rock formation. Earth`s dynamics and rock deformation.(Offered to non-GEOE students only).
Course Learning Outcomes
Specific outcomes of instruction
- Students will be aware of major internal and external Earth processes and their products;
- Students will develop an ability to learn and inter-relate Earth’s processes;
- Students will be thought about the main categories of Earth products, learn various classifications and their advantages as well as their shortcomings;
- They will be aware of the geological historical background of Earth processes;
- They will learn about the origin and development of life on Earth, based on observations in the rock strata record
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 | ✔ | |||