Paleo And Arkeomagnetism

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers;introduction of physical principles, historical basics of archeo and paleomagnetism, and of applied geophysics prospection methods and their application types, comparison of paleomagnetic data and reliability of the results, calculation of paleo pole (remenance direction, direction stability, intensity stability, tectonic and metamorphic interactions, diagrams required for formation of remenance directions), paleo intensity measurements, results of the paleomagnetic researches, Importance of Turkey in terms of work paleo and archeomagnetism , case studies from Turkey and the world to work on a variety of topics related to.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to physical principles
2) Historical basics of archeo and paleomagnetism
3) Magnetic Properties of Minerals and Rocks, Winning Ways to Permanent Magnetism in nature of rocks
4) Obtaining paleomagnetic data
5) Measuring Instruments and used in Paleomagnetic Laboratory Tests and Field Applications
6) Reliability testing Calculation of paleo pole (remenance direction, direction stability, intensity stability, tectonic and metamorphic interactions, diagrams required for formation of remenance directions)
7) Paleo intensity measurements and applications
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Statistical Analysis of paleomagnetic data and Obtaining of Average Magnetization direction , Paleo Calculation of Pole Position, Finding the magnetic field intensity
10) Magnetic Anisotropy Types and Applications
11) Results of the paleomagnetic researches, reversal, Evaluation of Paleomagnetic fields vector
12) Nowadays, the observed properties of the magnetic field, archeomagnetism and Observed Changes of archeomagnetic field's intensity and Directionality,working on examples
13) Secular changes and intensity of arkeomagnetic field
14) Issues related to applications
15) Introduction and Discussion of field studies on the subject
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Özdoğan,İ.,Işıkara,M.,Orbay,N., Düzgit,Z.,(1986), Arzmağnetizması ilkeler ve Uygulamalar. İstanbul Üniv.Yayını.
2- Sanver,M.,(1984),Paleomanyetizma,İstanbul Teknik Üniv.Yayını
3- Collinson,D,W, (1993), Methods in Rock Magnetism and Paleomagnetism ,Chapman and Hall,London
4- Ders notları, ilgili kitap ve makaleler Özdoğan,İ.,Işıkara,M.,Orbay,N., Düzgit,Z.,(1986), Arzmağnetizması ilkeler ve uygulamalar. İstanbul Üniv.Yayını. - Sanver,M.,(1984),Paleomanyetizma,İstanbul Teknik Üniv.Yayını.
5- Lecture notes, books and articles
6- Ödevler ve cevapları verilen adresden indirilecektir
7- Homework and answers downloaded to the address given
8- Sınavlar ve cevapları verilecek adresten indirilecektir
9- Examinations and answers to be downloaded in pdf address

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 50% Presentation/Seminar 1 50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required