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JLJ1009Introduction to Geological Engineering2+0+0ECTS:3
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Fatma GÜLTEKİN
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. İbrahim Uysal
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Objectives of the course, This course aims at teaching the new students of the department, the department itself, the job, areas of work, and the general view of the courses to be tought during the course of the geology education
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : They will have information about KTU and the Department of Geological Engineering.211,
LO - 2 : They will learn how to access information and will have the awareness of lifelong learning.21,221,
LO - 3 : They will be aware of the equipment and skills required to be qualified in their profession.21,221,
LO - 4 : They will be informed about the necessary regulations throughout their education.21,221,
LO - 5 : They will gain knowledge about effective written and oral presentation skills.161,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Contents of the Course Description of geology and geological engineering; the history of Earth Science and geological engineering; functions and areas of interest of geologist; basics of geology education; structure of the department; relationship between geology and other departments; the current and future position of geological engineering in the society; how to become of good geologist; areas of work for geologists
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction of the university and its subunits
 Week 2Introduction to Geological Engineering study topics
 Week 3Providing information about laws related to education and training
 Week 4Providing information about internship and student exchange programs (Erasmus)
 Week 5The importance of lifelong learning and access to information: Teaching the ways to access information at KTÜ and introducing the Library
 Week 6Teaching report (project, thesis, assignment, etc.) writing rules, effective presentation preparation techniques and effective presentation rules.
 Week 7Introduction of the Geological Engineering Department (lessons taught, laboratories, etc.)
 Week 8Relationships of Geological Engineering with other Engineering Branches
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Introduction of General Geology Department and its Laboratories
 Week 11Introduction of Mineralogy-Petrography Department and its Laboratories
 Week 12Introducing the Department of Applied Geology and its Laboratories
 Week 13Introduction of Mineral Deposits-Geochemistry Department and Laboratories
 Week 14Conditions for continuous quality education - information about MÜDEK and related surveys
 Week 15Guest speaker: Conferences by experienced Geological Engineers in the public or private sector
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Jeoloji Mühendisliğine Giriş Ders notları, Power Point Sunuları
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 1 14 14
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 1 4 4
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 14 28
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load92