GEOE407 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
| Course Code: | 5640407 |
| 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. HALUK AKGÜN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objectives of the GEOE 407 couse are to:
Provide students with basic information on site investigation techniques and rock material/rock mass characteristics;
Integrate student’s basic information on site investigation techniques, rock material and rock mass characteristics with previous background to solve engineering geological problems;
Educate students to plan, execute and evaluate the results of site investigation techniques applied to a number of engineering geological problems;
Educate students to deal with open-ended problems to enhance their thinking and problem solving abilities;
Improve student’s background through discussing engineering geological case studies and stressing the importance of past mistakes on the safe design of engineering structures.
Course Content
Review of engineering properties of rocks and soils. Stages of site investigation. Engineering geological evaluation of dam and reservoir sites, and tunnels. Introduction to soil and rock slope stability. Types and sources of construction materials. Case histories.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the learner is expected to:
analyze problems from different view points,
recognize interrelationships among problems and issues,
apply logic in solving problems,
scale down information to what is important,
demonstrate an ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas,
think holistically: see the whole as well as the parts,
demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical problem solving,
use appropriate engineering tools and methods to solve problems,
handle unknowns or open-ended questions effectively.
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 | ✔ | |||