Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Ertan PEKŞEN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Metin AŞCI

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize the basic concepts of electromagnetic
2) Explain the origin and creation of the self potential method
3) Calculate a synthetic anomailes due to simple shaped bodies
4) Explain the rezistivity methods
5) Interpreting the vertical electrical sounding and two dimensional resistivity profiles
6) Explain the Induced Polarization(IP) method
7) Interpreting the Induced polarization data
8) Recognize the multi-electrod systems

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

High

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

This course covers;electrical properties of the geological rocks, origin and creation of the self potential (SP) in the ground, measurement techniques of SP data, data corrections, calculating a theoretical anomalies due to simple shaped bodies. Interpretations methods of anomalies, resistivity methods, electrode arrays, apparent resistivity transform function. Interpretation of vertical electrical sounding and two dimensional resistivity profiles, the origin, measurement techniques, data process, interpretation, removing a noises and masking effects from data in induced polarization (IP) method.

Weekly Schedule

1) Basic physical concepts (Ampere, Volt, Resistance, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, electrical conductivity and the types of electrical conductivity)
2) The origin of self-potential
3) Self-potential method, the field equipment of SP, the types of data acquisition methods
4) Mapping of SP anomaly and interpretation (Nomogram methods)
5) The properties of rocks, the concept of resistivity and apparent resistivity
6) Derivation of apparent resistivity, geometric factor, field applications and the system of electrode arrays
7) Detection and delineation of lateral and vertical variations
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Interpretation of Sclumberger soundings by two-layer master curves
10) Interpretation of Sclumberger soundings by a computer program
11) Multi-electrode resistivity systems
12) The origin of induced polarization (IP) method
13) Field application of IP method, measurement of time, frequency, and phase angle
14) The use of IP application in mining exploration
15) Natural IP effects, IP noise, and negative IP
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Lab / Workshop
7) Problem Solving
8) Project Based Learning

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

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Electrical Prospecting	JFZ211	Compulsory	Bachelor's degree	2	Fall	5