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 |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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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 | ||