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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Microtremor JFZ421 Elective Bachelor's degree 4 Fall 3

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Tahir Serkan IRMAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Have knowledge about the microtremor method
2) Comprehend microtremor measurement methods
3) Evaluate the separation of surface waves from microtremors
4) Find the parameters of the soil by the method of microtremor
5) Relate the results obtained by other methods
6) Prepare site suitability map

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Learning Outcomes
1 Low No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle
2 No relation No relation No relation Middle 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 High 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 Low 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 Middle 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

Not Required

Course Contents

This course covers,microtremor definition and measurement methods; microtremors determination of Love and Rayleigh waves,determining the structure of the ground surface wave dispersion,problems of seismology microtremor method, microtremor data, the application of data processing techniques, earthquake recording station place setting, noise analysis, earthquake hazard / risk identification studies,determination of soil parameters.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

70%

Quiz

1

30%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required