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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS435 |
| Name | Basic Principles of Geochronology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Geochronologic methods related to isotope geochemistry and their interpretations
Course Content
Introduction, basics of the radiometric age determinations, high- and low-temperature thermochronology methods. Basics of U-Pb, Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr, Re-Os, Ar-Ar, K-Ar, Fizyon İzi, U-Yh/He methods and case studies.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Discuss how to use geochronology to understand the evolution of our Earth's crust |
| LO02 | Learn the basic formulas of the geochronology |
| LO03 | Understand the U-Pb geochronology and cooling and low temperature thermochronology methods |
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 | 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. | 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | Intoduction and terminology | Reading | |
| 2 | Radioctive systematics, decay, radioctive decay types | Reading | |
| 3 | Types of dating in geology and radioactive dating types | Reading | |
| 4 | A general view of high and low temperature thermochronology | Reading | |
| 5 | Ar-Ar methodology (mineral and whole-rock) | Reading | |
| 6 | Fission Track methodology | Reading | |
| 7 | U-Th/He methodology | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review for the exam | |
| 9 | Rb-Sr methodology | Reading | |
| 10 | Ar-Ar and K-Ar methodologies | Reading | |
| 11 | Fission Track methodology | Reading | |
| 12 | U-Th/He methodology | Reading | |
| 13 | Case studies | Reading | |
| 14 | Case studies | Reading | |
| 15 | Case studies | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review for the exam |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||