Lithosphere Dynamics and Thermomechanical Modeling
Geophysical Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithosphere Dynamics and Thermomechanical Modeling | JFZ544 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Bülent ORUÇ
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| 6 | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
Thermal and mechanic structure of earth's interior, deep thermal and mechanic properties of the subduction, collision, ridge and rifting zones, isostatic models, lithospheric flexure, major tectonic structures and gravity anomalies, rheology of lithosphere strength and earthquakes.
Weekly Schedule
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Recommended or Required Reading
1- Fowler, C.M.R. 2004. Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics, ISBN 9780521893077
2- Allen, P.A. & Allen, J.R. 1990 Basin Analysis: Principles and Applications. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 463 pp.
3- Turcotte, D.L., Schubert, G. 2002. Geodynamics. Cambridge University Univ.Press. ISBN 978-0-521-66186-7
4- Stüwe, K.2007. Geodynamics of the lithosphere: An introduction. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-71236-7
5- Gerya, T. 2010. Introduction to Numerical Geodynamic Modelling. Cambridge Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0-521-88574-0
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Group Study
7) Brain Storming
8) Self Study
9) Problem Solving
10) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required