JM507 Sequence ans Seismic Stratigraphy

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

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (PhD)
Code JM507
Name Sequence ans Seismic Stratigraphy
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 Doktora 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.


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the basic principles of sequence and seismic stratigraphy; conducting studies to evaluate sequence stratigraphy along with seismic data, and present the benefits of well data in the scope of seismic stratigraphy

Course Content

Basic concepts and definitions, basic stratigraphic relations, Principles of seismic stratigraphic interpretation, Lack of formation of beds, facies concept and facies changes, Unconformities, sudden lithological changes, Significant differences between diastem and unconformities, Basic principles of sequence stratigraphy, Basic nomenclatures and definitions in seismic stratigraphy, Seismic reflections and chronostratigraphy, Sediment patterns in sequence stratigraphy and relative sea level changes, Evaluation of seismic stratigraphy with sequence stratigraphy, Seismic-sequence analysis, Basic seismic reflections, geological meanings and facies relations, Interpretation of seismic stratigraphy and well data.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Separates and evaluates the seismic sequence
LO02 Interprets the geological data obtained from field studies with well and seismic data
LO03 Interpret the sequence analysis studies which are important especially in hydrocarbon exploration


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 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
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 ave the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively
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.
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 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic concepts and definitions, basic stratigraphic relations Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
2 Principles of seismic stratigraphic interpretation Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
3 Lack of formation of beds, facies concept and facies changes Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
4 Unconformities, sudden lithological changes Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
5 Significant differences between diastem and unconformities Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
6 Basic principles of sequence stratigraphy Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
7 Basic nomenclatures and definitions in seismic stratigraphy Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
8 Mid-Term Exam Oral and/or Written Exam
9 Seismic reflections and chronostratigraphy Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
10 Sediment patterns in sequence stratigraphy and relative sea level changes Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
11 Evaluation of seismic stratigraphy with sequence stratigraphy Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
12 Seismic-sequence analysis Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
13 Basic seismic reflections, geological meanings and facies relations Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
14 Basic seismic reflections, geological meanings and facies relations Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion
15 Interpretation of seismic stratigraphy and well data 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 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 25 25
Total Workload (Hour) 154
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,16
ECTS 6 ECTS

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