Introduction Geophysics Enginnering
Geophysical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction Geophysics Enginnering | JFZ113 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Bülent ORUÇ
Prof. Dr. Fadime SERTÇELİK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Obtaining basic information about the study area of Geophysical Engineering.
2) Obtaining basic information about earth and its layers.
3) Clarifying methods of applied Geophysics
4) Explaning geophysical data procceing and its application.
5) Expressing seismology and its applicition.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | |
| 2 | Low | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Low | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Earth Physics
Course Contents
This course covers;What is Geophysics? The universe and solar system, earth structure, earth magnetic field, magnetic properties of rocks and plate tectonics theory, geophysical research methods, introduction to seismology.
Weekly Schedule
1) Differencese Geophysics and Geology2) Geophysical Engineering application areas
3) Classification of applied geophysical methods and basic measurement principles
4) Gravity method
5) Magnetic method
6) Seismic refraction method
7) Seismic reflection method
8) Midterm exam
9) Electrical method
10) Electromagnetic method
11) Earthquake science overview
12) Earthquake waves basic information
13) Earth's crust dynamics
14) Field examples of applied geophysical methods
15) An overview of the devastating earthquakes that occurred on the earth during the instrumental period
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Oruç, B. 2022. Yerküre Fiziği ve Temel Deprem Bilimi. Nobel Yayınları ISBN 978-625-417-403-2
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required