Academic Catalog

GEOE438 ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL MAPPING

Course Code: 5640438
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. TAMER TOPAL
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5640407
The course set above should be completed before taking GEOE438 ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL MAPPING .

Course Content

Principles of engineering geological mapping. Methods of data collection, evaluation, and presentation. Stripe method and zoning concept in engineering geological mapping. Cost effective mapping. Preparation of thematic engineering geological maps in planning of land-use and the location, construction and maintenance of various engineering structures.