Advanced Geophysics Applications

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

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Course Contents

This course provides candidates with profound knowledge on;
Geophysical methods in airborne , marine and underground, instruments using advanced geophysics application, Aerogravity survey, Aeromagnetic survey, Gravity and Magnetic data compilation and interpretation, Airborne Radimetric (Gamma-Ray Spectrometry) surveys, Airborne Electomagnetic surveys, Combined Airborne Electomagnetic/ Magnetic surveys, Gravity and magnetic surveys in the marine, investigation of the sea floor using electrical and radiometric methods, seismic reflection and refraction explorations in the sea, interpretation of seismic reflection and refraction data from marine, seabed exploration using heat-flow, well and radiometric methods, Marine magnetotelluric surveys, Marine CSEM ( control source electromagnetic) surveys, well and underground measurements.

Weekly Schedule

1) Geophysical methods in airborne , marine and underground
2) Instruments using advanced geophysics application
3) Aerogravity survey, Aeromagnetic survey
4) Gravity and Magnetic data compilation and interpretation
5) Radimetric (Gamma-Ray Spectrometry) surveys
6) Airborne Electomagnetic surveys
7) Combined Airborne Electomagnetic/ Magnetic surveys
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Gravity and magnetic surveys in the marine
10) Investigation of the sea floor using electrical and radiometric methods
11) Seismic reflection and refraction explorations in the sea
12) Interpretation of seismic reflection and refraction data from marine
13) Seabed exploration using heat-flow, well and radiometric methods
14) Marine magnetotelluric surveys, Marine CSEM ( control source electromagnetic) surveys
15) Well and underground measurements
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Marine Geophysics: E.J.W. Jones, University College, London, UK, Wiley, Chichester, West Sussex PO19IUD, England, 1999, 466 pp.
2- Introduction, to Geophysical.Prospecting,Dobrin M.B.Stavit. C. H. (1988), Fourth Edition,Mc Graw-Hill Book. Co
3- Marine Geophysics, Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Core, Christopher G,A,(1981), A.G.U
4- Gravity and Magnetic Interpretation in Exploration Geophysics” I.V. Radhakrihna Murthy, Geological Society of India, 1998.
5- Dobrin M.B.Stavit. C. H. (1988), Introduction, to Geophysical.Prospecting,Fourth Edition,Mc Graw-Hill Book. Co.
6- Grant F.S, and West G.F, (1976) Interpretation Theory in Applied. Geophysics, Mc Graw – Hill.
7- Ders notları / Lecture notes
8- Lecturer notes
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	50%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 20% Presentation/Seminar 1 80%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required