JM636 Plate Tectonics and the Basic Concepts

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

Information

Code JM636
Name Plate Tectonics and the Basic Concepts
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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. ÜLVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ


Course Goal / Objective

To understand the tectonic events and forces that plays important role in shaping the earth's crust and understand the effects of forces on the rocks. In this concept, to gain the ability to interprete the structural elements formed in the nature. To gain knowledge about plate movements and formation of earthquakes on the earth's crust. To provide the students better understanding of the theoretical backgrounds of the plate tectonic theory and the motion of lithospheric plates and the consequence of these motions.

Course Content

Definition, General information about the earth, The concept of plate tectonics, the past, present and future, Plate movements data, Movement mechanism of plate tectonics, The events and structures occurring along the divergent plate boundaries, The events and structures occurring along the convergent plate boundaries, Transform Fault boundaries, Sea floor spreading, Continental drift, Oceanic crust, ophiolites, Volcanic mountain formation, Erathquakes, Rock assemblages defining the plate boundaries.

Course Precondition

Unconditional

Resources

1- Canıtez, N., 1983. Levha Tektoniği. TÜBİTAK-İTÜ Maden Fakültesi 2- Ketin, İ., Canıtez, N., 1979. Yapısal Jeoloji. İstanbul Teknik Üniv. 3- Reading, H.G., 1986. Sedimentary Environments and Facies. Dept. Of Earh Science, Univ. Of Oxford. 4- Miall, A.D., 1985. Principles of Sedimantary Basin Analysis. Univ. Of Toronto

Notes

Evaluation of the outputs of the recent publications.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand the movements mechanism of the plates on earth's crust.
LO02 Understands and recognizes the concept of Plate Tectonics and important plates and platelets in the earth's crust.
LO03 Knows the precise tectonic setting of the shields and basins formed in relation with moving plates.
LO04 By detecting plate boundaries in the earth's crust, it can recognize earthquake zones that are expected to develop along these boundaries.


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 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
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
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 4
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 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4
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 4
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. 1
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition, General information about the earth, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
2 The concept of plate tectonics, the past, present and future, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Plate movements data, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
4 Movement mechanism of plate tectonics, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
5 The events and structures occurring along the divergent plate boundaries, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 The events and structures occurring along the convergent plate boundaries, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Transform Fault boundaries, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Oral and/or Written Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
9 Sea floor spreading Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Continental drift, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Oceanic crust, ophiolites, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Continuation to the Oceanic crust and ophiolites. Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Volcanic mountain formation, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Earthquakes, Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Rock assemblages defining the plate boundaries. Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Oral and/or Written Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Oral and/or Written Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav


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 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 156
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,24
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 20.05.2024 11:58