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| Code | JM011 |
| Name | Low Temperature Thermochronology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Learns the thermochronological methods. Learns the applications of the thermochronological methods. Learns the relation between thermochronology and tectonics and applications. Learns the basics of Ar-Ar, AFT and (U-Th)/He methods and applying to the geological processes.
Course Content
Introduction, basics of the radiometric age determinations, high- and low-temperature thermochronology methods. The applicaitons of low temperature thermochronology and case studies.
Course Precondition
No precondition
Resources
Dicken, A. 2005. Radiogenic isotope geology, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 492 p. Wagner GA, Van den Haute P (1992). Fission Track-Dating. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 285 p. Stephenson J, Gallagher K, Holmes CC (2006). Low temperature thermochronology and strategies for multiple samples 2: Partition modelling for 2D/3D distributions with discontinuities. Earth Planet Sc Lett 241: 557-570. Reiners PW, Ehlers TA (editors) (2005). Low-Temperature Thermochronology: Techniques, Interpretations, and Applications. Mineralogical Society of America, vol:58, 620p.
Notes
Dicken, A. 2005. Radiogenic isotope geology, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 492 p.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knowledge on radioactive decay mechanism |
| LO02 | Knowledge on radioactive decay types and measurement techniques |
| LO03 | Learns ICP-MS, TIMS, SIMS and other instrumentations. |
| LO04 | Learns K-Ar and Ar-Ar methodology |
| LO05 | Learns Fission Track methodology |
| LO06 | Learns U-Th/He methodology |
| LO07 | Learns how to solve geological problems with different thermochronology methods and interpretation of the results. |
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 | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 5 |
| 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. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intoduction and terminology | Reading literatur | |
| 2 | Radioctive systematics, decay, radioctive decay types | Literature reading | |
| 3 | Types of dating in geology and radioactive dating types | Literature reading | |
| 4 | A general view of low temperature thermochronology | Literature reading | |
| 5 | Ar-Ar methodology (mineral and whole-rock) | Literature reading | |
| 6 | Fission Track methodology | Literature reading | |
| 7 | U-Th/He methodology | Literature reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9 | Linking the thermochronology to vertical movements of lithosphere | Literature reading | |
| 10 | Tectonics, erosion, tektonic denudation tand hermochronology | Literature reading | |
| 11 | Active faulting thermochronology | Literature reading | |
| 12 | Neotectonics and thermochronology | Literature reading | |
| 13 | Linking low temperature thermochronology to compressional tectonics | Literature reading | |
| 14 | Linking low temperature thermochronology to divergent tectonics | Literature reading | |
| 15 | Case studies | Literature reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term Exams | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Term Exams |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||