FK0038 Sample Preparation Protocols and Age Determination

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

Information

Code FK0038
Name Sample Preparation Protocols and Age Determination
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
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
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Course Goal / Objective

To teach the applications of age determination by luminescence methods and sample preparation protocols.

Course Content

Age determination techniques based on radioactive decay, Age determination by thermoluminescence (TL) method, Age determination by optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method, Quartz and Feldspar separation techniques, Sample preparation protocols, Equivalent dose measurement protocols, Determination of annual dose and age, Use of gamma spectrometry in annual dose calculations, Use of luminescence dosimeters in annual dose calculations, Error calculations in age determination, Limitations and special problems in age determination.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Luminescence Dating, Author: Martin J. Aitken, Publisher: London: Academic Press, Handbook of Luminescence Dating, Editor: Mark D. Bateman, Luminescence Dating in the Natural Sciences, Author: Michel Lamothe

Notes

Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the dating methods and properties.
LO02 Summarizes the dating methods based on luminescence theory.
LO03 Defines the quartz and feldspar sample separation techniques.
LO04 Designs sample preparation protocols for the appropriate measurement method.
LO05 Prepares an outline of the single tablet (disk) regenerative-dose (SAR) method and its limitations.
LO06 Applies the multiple aliquot (disc), additive dose procedure (MAAD) method for suitable samples.
LO07 Operates the equivalent dose measurement protocols on the luminescence measuring device.
LO08 Calculates the annual dose from activity measurement data.
LO09 Performs experiments to determine the ages of archaeological and geological materials.
LO10 Summarizes the calculations of errors in dating and the limitations encountered in age determination.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform an independent research. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. 4
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 5
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. 5
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. 4
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to dating, basic information about dating: yesterday and today Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Age determination techniques based on radioactive decay Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Luminescence dating methods (Thermoluminescence (TL) and Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL)) Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Basic properties of minerals used in luminescence dating: quartz, feldspar, calcite Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Quartz, feldspar and calcite sample separation techniques Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Sample preparation protocols for luminescence dating (coarse screening, acid applications, mineral extraction and humidity analyzes) Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Proporties of thermocouples and optical excitation leds in TL/OSL dating measurement systems Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
9 Single aliquot (disc) regenerative (SAR) method and its applications Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Multiple aliquot (disc), additive dose procedure (MAAD) method and its applications Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Equivalent dose and annual dose calculation protocols in luminescence dating Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Gamma spectrometry and its use in annual dose calculations Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Luminescence dosimeters and their use in annual dose calculations Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Age calculations in archaeological and geological materials Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Earthquake analysis (fault planes and dating), statistical approaches and error calculations with luminescence dating Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 18.11.2022 02:39