| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seismology II | JFZ325 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Tahir Serkan IRMAK
Prof. Dr. Mithat Fırat ÖZER
Assistant Prof. Dr. Berna TUNÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Make magnitude determination
2) Determine earthquake source parameters
3) Make applications of surface waves
4) Distinguishmagnitude and intensity
5) Explain operating principles of early warning systems
6) Explain earthquake prediction techniques
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
1) SEISMOLOGY I Fulfilling the attendance requirement:
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
This course covers; the concept of Intensity, ıntensity maps, magnitude-energy relationship, magnitude types (Md, ML, Ms, Mb, Mo, Mw), Md, ML, Ms, Mb, Mo, Surface waves, dispersion curves, computation application, Mw, calculation of dispersion curve can be drawn on the group and phase and group velocity calculation application, Earthquakes kinematics parameters (faulting area, rupture velocity, etc.), the earthquake source mechanisms, the earthquake process models, single force, double couple forces, moment tensor, Quarry blasts, seismology studies (receiver function, seismic tomography), tsunami, volcano-seismology, determining the advance studies of earthquakes, earthquake early warning systems
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
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