JZ206 Sedimentology

5 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ206
Name Sedimentology
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach occurence of sedimentary rocks, their environmental properties and clasifications.

Course Content

Principals of stratigraphy and sedimentary rock cycle, occurrences of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary structures, sedimentary environments (continental, transitional and marine).

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

Ders Notu ve Kitaplar


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Identifies and classifies sedimentary rocks.
LO02 Identifies sedimentary environments using sedimentary successions.
LO03 Identifies sedimentary rocks and their ecomonical properties.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 4
PLO02 - Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 5
PLO03 - Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively. 0
PLO04 - Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 0
PLO05 - Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 2
PLO06 - Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 3
PLO07 - Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 3
PLO08 - Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century. 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Sedimentology: definition, importance, relationships with other geological sciences, the history of sedimentology, sedimantary rock cycle. Studying previous and related week lecture notes.
2 Factors effecting sedimentary rock properties (structures, texture, mineralogical content). Study previous and related week lecture notes.
3 Processes of weathering and transportation. Studying previous and related week lecture notes.
4 Structural properties of sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary structures and their classification. Studying previous and related week lecture notes.
5 Usage of sedimentary structures in sedimentology. Studying previous and related week lecture notes.
6 Sedimentary environments and facies (general). Criterias about determination of sedimentary environments. Reading about sedimentary environment
7 Continental environments (alluvial fans, glaciers) Doing homework given for analysing the sedimentary environment
8 Midterm Exam Preparing for the examination
9 Continental environments (rivers) Preliminary study related with the subject
10 Continental environments (lakes, deserts) Preliminary study related with the subject
11 Transitional environments (shorelines and deltas) Preliminary study related with the subject
12 Transitional environments (reefal and other carbonates) Preliminary study related with the subject
13 Marine environments (open sea, slope, turbidites, submarine fans, deep marine)-1 Preliminary study related with the subject
14 Marine environments (open sea, slope, turbidites, submarine fans, deep marine)-2 Preliminary study related with the subject
15 Marine environments (open sea, slope, turbidites, submarine fans, deep marine)-3 Preliminary study related with the subject
16 Final exam Preparing for the examination
17 Final exam Preparing for the examination


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 09.05.2018 02:54