Modelling In 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 |
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| Modelling In Geophysics | JFZ409 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Bülent ORUÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Developing the subsurface complex geological features in the form of geophysical models (Idealization).
2) Defining the concept of the forward solution in geophysical modelling.
3) Applying the forward solution in gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic and seismic reflection methods.
4) Defining the concept of the linear and nonlinear inverse solution and properties of the system and jacobian matrix in geophysical modelling. Analyzing well-and ill conditioned problems.
5) Calculating the physical parameters in linear inverse solution with least squares method.
6) Calculating the geometrical parameters in nonlinear inverse solution with least squares method.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | |
| 6 | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
This course covers; the concept of geophysical modelling, parameterization principles, the definition of forward and inverse problem, linear and nonlinear inverse solution with the least squares method, the structure of system matrix and jacobian and the estimation of ğarameters for well- and ill conditioned problems.
Weekly Schedule
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16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Oruç, B. 2012. Teori ve Örneklerle Jeofizikte Modelleme. Umuttepe Yayınları, Kitap, 376 s., ISBN 978-605-5936-64-8.
2- Başokur, A. 2002. Doğrusal ve Doğrusal Olmayan Problemlerin Ters Çözümü, TMMOB Jeofizik Mühendisleri Odası, Ankara.
3- Menke, W., 1984. Geophysical Data Analysis. Discrete Inverse Theory. Academic Press.
4- Meju, M.A.,1994. Geophysical Data Analysis: Understanding Inverse Problem Theory and Practice. Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
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 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