JM002 Petrography and Geology of Ophiolites

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code JM002
Name Petrography and Geology of Ophiolites
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. OSMAN PARLAK


Course Goal

The aim of this lecture is to teach students about ophiolite stratigraphy, petrographical features of ophiolitic rocks as well as identfying components of ophiolites in the field.

Course Content

The content of this lecture comprises petrographical and geological features of the rocks association in ophiolites.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite.

Resources

Lecture notes on ophiolite geology and petrography

Notes

Mid-ocean ridges; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03136-0


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognize what an oceanic lithosphere and ophiolite are
LO02 Understands mantle tectonites and chromite genesis
LO03 Have knowledge about cumulates and their petrographic features
LO04 Have knowledge about sea-floor spreading and sheeted dykes
LO05 Have knowledge about rock-melt interaction
LO06 Have knowledge about metamorphic sole and its rock types


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 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level
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
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 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 4
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General features of an ophiolite Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Models for ophiolite genesis Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 MORB and SSZ type ophiolites Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 mantle tectonites and their rock types Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Chromite genesis and tectonic setting Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Petrographic and seismic MOHO definition Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Ultramafic cumulates and their rock types Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Study lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Mafic cumulates and their rock types Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Isotropic gabbros Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Sheeted dykes and sea-floor spreading Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Volcanics and intercallated sediments Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Plagiogranites Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Metamorphic sole formation and rock types Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General remarks Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Study lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Study lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS