Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS439 |
| Name | Determination by the Electrical Methods of the Geothermal Areas |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Students are learn to be detected by using electrical and electromagnetic methods at geothermal fields.
Course Content
What is geothermal energy, The importance and origin of geothermal energy. Geothermal reservoir. Composed of geothermal energy fields. Areas to consist of geothermal energy. Physical parameters changing with temperature at geothermal areas. Geothermal system types. General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country, hydrothermal alteration, hot and mineral water, geothermal energy production, geothermal research with geophysical methods, resistivity method, Natural Potential method (PS), Transient electromagnetic method (TEM), CSAMT method, artificial source magnetotelluric method, a very low frequency electromagnetic method, Geothermal Drilling, Geothermal law
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learning of the descriptions of geothermal reservoir, Geothermal field, geothermal systems and geothermal anomaly. |
| LO02 | The definition of geothermal environments. |
| LO03 | Learning the general characteristics of geothermal fields in Turkey. |
| LO04 | Learning the determination of geothermal fields by electrical methods. |
| LO05 | Learning the determination of geothermal fields by electromagnetic methods. |
| LO06 | Understanding the importance of water content in geothermal fields. |
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. | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The origin and formation of geothermal energy. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 2 | General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country. Geochemical characteristics of the waters.in Turkey | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 3 | Concepts related to geothermal (geothermal anomaly, geothermal field, geothermal gradient, geothermal systems, etc.). Geothermal reservoir models. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 4 | Hydrothermal alteration. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 5 | Introduction to electrical and electromagnetic methods applied in geothermal areas. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 6 | Resistivity method at geothermal area. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 7 | Natural Potential Method at geothermal area. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Preparation | |
| 9 | Transient electromagnetic method at geothermal area. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 10 | CSAMT method at geothermal area. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 11 | Magnetotelluric method of artificial origin at geothermal area. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 12 | Very low frequency electromagnetic method. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 13 | How better model of geothermal field should be, Geothermal system and the environment. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 14 | Geothermal drilling. Geothermal law | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 15 | Geothermal drilling. Geothermal law | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation |
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 |