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| Code | AA027 |
| Name | Dating Methods of Geological Materials |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA TOPAKSU |
Course Goal
Aim of this course is to make master students, who are working in this field, comprehend the dating methods of geological materials.
Course Content
Meteorites, mineralogy, thermoluminescence, optically stimulated luminescence, lunar material, terrestrial geology, using natural and artificial glow curves, dating, geo and paleothermometry are the content of this course.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Age Determination of Young Rocks and Artifacts, Günther A. Wagner
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends the basic principals of dating methods. |
| LO02 | Comprehends the thermoluminescence dating method of geological materials. |
| LO03 | Comprehends the optically stimulated luminescence dating method of geological materials. |
| LO04 | Comprehends the natural and artificial glow curves. |
| LO05 | Comprehends the principals of geo-thermometry and paleo-thermometry. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To know and apply the branches of science and observational methods used in their fields. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To critically evaluate the knowledge gained in Physics, Mathematics, and Space Sciences and Technologies, to determine needs, to pursue life-long learning, to monitor developments and to use technology effectively to reach up-to-date information. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To carry out thesis studies in the fields related to Astronomy and Space Sciences, to support their thoughts on the subjects and the solutions to the problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicate verbally and in writing; develop communication skills in the field of ICT using at least one foreign language and develop communication skills with colleagues. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to access information from written, permanent, reliable and accurate sources and use information resources. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary group studies, to work effectively and to use time effectively | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to take responsibility, to act independently and to gain the ability of creativity. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to derive information about the properties and evolution of the source from the photons recorded by linking the basic physical interactions with the radiation processes. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to evaluate the structure, formation and evolution of the universe as a whole with scientific methods. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to comprehend and apply the processes related to data collection, analysis and interpretation. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General principals of geological dating. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic principals of thermoluminescence. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Application of thermoluminescence for geological dating. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 4 | Basic principals of optically stimulated luminescence. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Application of optically stimulated luminescence for geological dating. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 6 | Mineralogy and dating of meteorites. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Use of natural glow curves for analysis of geological materials. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | An overview. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Chemically separation of geological materials for analysis. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 10 | Dating and mineralogy of lunar materials. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Terrestrial geology. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Geo-thermometry. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Paleo-thermometry. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Prospecting. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Miscellaneous applications of terrestrial geology. | Study relevant chapter from book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | An overview. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | An overview. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||