Engineering Geophysics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Geophysics | JFZ412 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehtap Mücella CANBAY
Assistant Prof. Dr. Metin AŞCI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the Engineering parameters and Mechanical characteristic of the rocks
2) Calculate the elastic parameters of the rocks by using geophysical methods
3) Explain the bearing capacity and permissible bearing capacity of soil
4) Determine the site of dam and tunnel
5) Carry out the liquefaction analysis
6) Plan the Mineral Exploration
7) Recognize the Ground Penetrating Radar(GPR) Method
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 7 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
Determination of the Engineering parameters of the rocks, Physical , chemical, geological and mechanical characteristics of the rocks, Determination of the elastic parameters of the rocks by using geophysical methods, bearing capacity and permissible bearing capacity of soil, microtremor measurements and predominant period and frequency. Determining the dam site and tunnel site. Liquefaction, liquefaction analysis, mineral exploration. Overwiew to ground penetrating radar method.
Weekly Schedule
1) .Recommended or Required Reading
1- Mühendislik Jeofiziği, TMMOB Jeofizik Mühendisleri Odası Yayınları
2- Yaıpı Jeofiziği, A. Ercan, TMMOB Jeofizik Mühendisleri Odası Yayınları
3- Mühendislik Jeofiziği. Cilt I, II, III, IV, V, VI, ERCAN, A., (1998), İTÜ Jeofizik Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required