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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | JM545 |
| Name | Thermochronology |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Students will gain basic knowledge about radiogeometric dating. They will gain knowledge about the analysis of geological events using thermal radiogeometric dating.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, basic information about radiogenic dating is given to graduate students, high temperature dating methods and cooling dating methods are explained. Graduate students are taught how to solve geological problems with these data.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
"Dicken, A. 2005. Radiogenic isotope geology, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 492 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." "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
Wagner GA, Van den Haute P (1992). Fission Track-Dating. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 285 p.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describe the basic concepts of radiometric dating methods and their applications in understanding the evolution of the Earth's crust |
| LO02 | Be familiar with scientific sources of information and use scientific literature in isotope geology and geochemistry. |
| LO03 | Use computers and software to solve phenomena related to crustal movements. |
| LO04 | Apply knowledge of radiogenic isotope geochemistry and critical thinking skills to address thermochronology problems. |
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 | 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 | |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 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 | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 4 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intoduction and terminology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Radioctive systematics, decay, radioctive decay types | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Types of dating in geology and radioactive dating types | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | A general view of low temperature thermochronology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Ar-Ar methodology (mineral and whole-rock) | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Fission Track methodology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | U-Th/He methodology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Linking the thermochronology to vertical movements of lithosphere | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Tectonics, erosion, tektonic denudation tand hermochronology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Active faulting and thermochronology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Neotectonics and thermochronology | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Linking thermochronology to compressional tectonics | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Linking thermochronology to divergent tectonics | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Case studies | Revising the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review for the exam | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 6 | 8 | 48 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 148 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,92 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||