JM557 Basin Analysis

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code JM557
Name Basin Analysis
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Term Fall
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ULVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

To provide information on the terminology and formation of sedimentary basins; to teach the tectonic settings of the basins; to introduce the depositional system and sequential properties of the sedimentary basins.

Course Content

Basic concepts and data collection, Mechanisms of basin formation, Criteria for classifications of basins, Recent basin classification, Factors that controls the basin formation, Tectonically basin models, Depositional environments in a basin and the factors affecting the deposition, Nomenclature of the basins according to the positions of the plates, Transform and Strike-Slip Fault basins, Development and evolution of a basin, Required geological studies for achieving a basin analysis studies, Evaluation of field data for basin analysis, Using common geological data for basin analysis studies.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the terminology and formation of sedimentary basins.
LO02 Knows theoretical and practical knowledge about geological events and related structures form within the various basins.
LO03 Knows the tectonic setting of the basins.
LO04 Understands the depositional system of the sedimentary basins.
LO05 Recognize the sequential properties of the sedimentary basins.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic concepts and data collection, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
2 Mechanisms of basin formation, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
3 Criteria for classifications of basins, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
4 Recent basin classification, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
5 Factors that controls the basin formation, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
6 Tectonically basin models, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
7 Depositional environments in a basin and the factors affecting the deposition, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
8 Mid-Term Exam Oral and/or Written Exam,
9 Nomenclature of the basins according to the positions of the plates, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
10 Transform and Strike-Slip Fault basins, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
11 Development and evolution of a basin, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
12 Required geological studies for achieving basin analysis studies, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
13 Evaluation of field data for basin analysis, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
14 Evaluation of field data for basin analysis, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
15 Using common geological data for basin analysis studies. Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
16 Term Exams Oral and/or Written Exam,
17 Term Exams Oral and/or Written Exam,


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 158
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,32
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 10:41