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| Code | JZ403 |
| Name | Geophysics |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK |
Course Goal
To teach students the comprehensive knowledge about the structure of the subsurface by the methods in the applied geophysics, to help them comprehend the importance of physics and mathematics in solving engineering problems related to subsurface and to create awareness about the applications of new and emerging profession.
Course Content
Introduction to Geophysics. Interpretation of Geophysical Data. Gravity, Magnetic, Geomagnetism, Paleomagnetism. Engineering Geophysics, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods, (Natural or Self Potential, Misealamasse, Vertical Electrical Sounding, VLF, Telluric and Magnetic Methods), Seismology, Seismic (Seismic Refraction and Reflection Seismic Methods), Well Logs.
Course Precondition
To have taken General Geology and Tectonics courses.
Resources
Lecture Notes: Applied Geophysics
Notes
Current studies on the subject on the web.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the different applied geophysical methods for solving problems related to subsurface. |
| LO02 | Identifies the different parameters calculated at the geophysical measurements. |
| LO03 | Learns the detection of places of subsurface assets (mining, oil, water, etc.). |
| LO04 | Knows about the importance of the geophysics at stage of the engineering structures, construction, maintenance and repair. |
| LO05 | Learns which methods to apply at the beforehand determination of earthquakes. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient background in basic geological knowledge, mathematics and science related subjects. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Searches for underground and aboveground natural resources | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Entrepreneurship has knowledge about innovation issues and the problems of the age. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and solves geological and engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knows the formation of rocks, rock types, minerals. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Draws maps and extracts geological sections by using necessary techniques and tools for geological applications. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the geophysics, search and global geophysics. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Gravity Method. The basic principles and basic theory of gravity. Newtons law of gravity, isostasy and gravity, the gravitational potential, gravity corrections are applied to this method, the earth gravity, gravity instruments, the absolute and relative gravity measurements, type of simple objects gravity anomalies (Fault, dyke, sphere, etc.), land applications and interpretation. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Magnetic Method. Basic theory of the magnetic field and the earth magnetism, Paleomagnetism, Magnetic devices, Earths magnetic measurement, the magnetic method correction, a simple shaped magnetic effects, and interpretation of magnetic anomalies | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods. Classification of electrical methods. Co-Potential method. Misealamasse Method. Point Electrode Method. Parallel wire method. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Natural Potential (SP) Method. SP application of geothermal areas and mining surveys | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Resistivity Methods. Ohms Law. Conduction of electricity in rocks. Measurement of resistivity. Resistivity Instruments Measurement system. Electrical Resistivity Sounding Method. Electrical Resistivity Profile Method. Parameters affecting of ground water. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Multi-electrode apparent resistivity method and field applications (Faulty, mining, groundwater, freshwater and salty water, gap, soil properties, etc.). | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Introduction to Electromagnetic methods. VLF (Very Low Frequency) and GPR (Ground penetrating radar) methods.. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Method Magnetotelluric (MT). TEM, CSAMT methods. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Induction Polarization (IP) Method: IP the origin and polarity. Time domain and frequency domain analysis of IP. the noise sources of IP. The advantages and disadvantages of IP. Application of IP in the land. IP anomalies and interpretation. | Ders notu, powerpoint sunuları. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Seismic Methods. What is Seismic, Where seismic applied, Seismic Reflection and Refraction What is the oil occurs environments. Low-Very Level (LVL). In Seismic Corrections. Seismic energy sources. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Signal and noise. Seismic interpretation. Seismic methods application at seas. Finding of soil parameters with seismic methods. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Interpretation and evaluation of well logs. | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Natural potential log, resistivity logs, induction logs, Mikrolog, Sonic log, gamma ray log, neutron log, density log, temperature log | The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||