Learning Outcomes |
PO |
MME |
The students who succeeded in this course: |
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LO-1 |
Be able to define the basics of geological mapping. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems.
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Examination |
LO-2 |
Be able to recognize geological maps and take geological cross sections from these maps. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems.
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Examination |
LO-3 |
Be able to recognize the geologist compass and interpret done actions with it. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
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Examination |
LO-4 |
Be able to write a geological report as a result of field studying. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-4 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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Examination |
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
Course Contents |
Introduction, topographical maps and topographic cross-sections, elements of planar and linear positions, geologist's compass, features and measurement with the compass building locations, geologic cross-sections, the shapes of the stratified rocks exhumation and thickness, geologic maps and geologic mapping info, V-rule, three-point problem and contour lines, drawing boundaries formation with contour lines, finding faults in the vertical pulses,geological maps on the incompatibilities, faults and folds, faults, folds and erosion effects of on exhumation, interpretation of geological maps, geological report preparation. |
Weekly Course Content |
Week |
Subject |
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
1 |
Introduction, topographical maps and topographic cross-sections |
Lecturing |
2 |
Elements of planar and linear positions |
Lecturing |
3 |
Geologist's compass, features and measurement with the compass building locations |
Lecturing and interpretation method |
4 |
Geologic cross sections, the shapes of the stratified rocks exhumation and thickness |
Lecturing and interpretation method |
5 |
Geologic maps and geologic mapping Info |
Interpretation method |
6 |
V-Rule |
Lecturing |
7 |
Three point problem and contour lines |
Lecturing |
8 |
mid-term exam |
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9 |
Drawing boundaries formation with contour lines |
Problem solving method |
10 |
Finding faults in the vertical pulses |
Problem solving method |
11 |
Geological maps on the incompatibilities |
Interpretation method |
12 |
Faults and folds |
Lecturing |
13 |
Faults, folds and erosion effects of on exhumation |
Lecturing |
14 |
Interpretation of geological maps |
Interpretation and discussion method |
15 |
Geological report preparation |
Report preparation |
16 |
final exam |
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Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading |
1 |
COMPTON, R.R., 1985, Geology in the field, John Willey and Sons, New York, 398p. |
2 |
TATAR, Y., 1995, Jeolojik harita bilgisi, Fırat Üniversitesi yayını, No. 43, Elazığ. |
3 |
BEKTAŞ, O., 1991: Saha Jeolojisi ve yapısal analiz. KTU, Müh. Mim. Fak. Ders Notları No: 29. Trabzon. |
4 |
KARAMAN, E., 2002, Jeolojik Harita Bilgisi ve Uygulamaları, A.Ü. Antalya. |
5 |
ÖNALAN, E., 2000, Sahada Yerbilimi Çalışmaları, 599 s. İ.Ü. İstanbul. |
Required Course instruments and materials |
Compass |