Introduction To Structural Geology
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Structural Geology | JLJ118 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ercan SANĞU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Determine the cause of the deformation in the rocks
2) Determine the geometry of structural elements via drawing techniques
3) Determine the different fault types
4) Determine the different fold types
5) Interpret the strike-slip fault zones
6) Interpret the geological maps
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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| 1 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | High | 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
No
Course Contents
This course covers;primary structures & contacts, Stereographic projections, depth & thickness analyses, folding lines, faults & fractures, fault slip vs. separation, fault recognition, faults on maps, joints vs. faults, folds & fold classification, measures of strain, pure shear vs. simple shear, deformation mechanisms, global tectonics.
Weekly Schedule
1) Behavior of rocks under the force2) Veins
3) Faults and types
4) Fault-related applications
5) Folds and Uncunformities
6) Analysis of the cleavage, lineation and budinage
7) Analysis of the cleavage, lineation and budinage
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Principles of Plate Tectonics
10) Tectonic position of the planar structure
11) The V theory and practice
12) Projections
13) Types of geological map
14) Application of Geological maps and cross sections
15) Application of Geological maps and cross sections
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Yapısal Jeoloji Ders Notları - Prof. Dr. Nuretdin Kaymakçı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Question-Answer
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice
4) Brain Storming
5) Case Study
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required