Ophiolites and Development Poceses of Ophiolitic Rocks
Geological Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophiolites and Development Poceses of Ophiolitic Rocks | JLJ608 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Determine the origin of the ophiolites via geochemical methods
2) Explain properties of the MORB type ophiolites
3) Explain properties of the supra subduction type ophiolites
4) Interpret the mineral chemistry data from different parts of the ophiolites
5) Students know the required field studies in the ophiolites
6) Students know the required field studies in the suture zones
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
Ophiolite concept, origin of ophiolites. Ophiolites in Turkey and worldwide. Geochemical characteristics of ophiolites. Relationships between plate tectonics and ophiolites. Ophiolitic mélange concept. Geological importance of the suture zone. Mineralogical and structural characteristics of Ophiolites. The metamorphic sole rocks at the base of ophiolites and their petrographical, geochemical and geochronological characteristics.
Weekly Schedule
1) Ophiolite concept and the historical development of ophiolite concept2) Ophiolites in Ocean-Crust transition: From Steinmann Trinity to sea floor spreading. Plate tectonics and ophiolites
3) Mineralogical and structural properties of ophiolites. Importance of sheeted dykes in ophiolites
4) Mid-ocean ridge and the supra subduction proximity in the ophiolites. HOT, LHOT and LOT type ophiolites
5) Petrological properties of MOR type ophiolites
6) Petrological properties of the supra-subduction type ophiolites
7) Geochemical (WR, REE, PGE) properties of peridotites from ophiolites
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Ophiolites and their modern oceanic analogies
10) Ophiolitic melange concept and their characteristics
11) Suture zone and ophiolites. Examples from Turkey and surrounding
12) Petrographical, geochemical and geochronological characteristics of ophiolite related metamorphic sole rocks.
13) Emplacement mechanisms of ophiolites
14) Precambrian ophiolites and dating of ophiolitic rocks
15) Mines related to the ophiolites
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Dilek Y. and Newcomb S. (2003) Ophiolite Concept and the Evolution of Geological Thought. The Geological Society of America, Special Paper 373.
2- Dilek Y., Moores E.M., Elthon D. and Nicolas A. (2000) Ophiolites and Oceanic Crust: New Insights from field studies and the ocean drilling program. Geology Society of America, Special paper 349.
3- Coleman R.G. (1977) Ophiolites. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg V.12 229p
4- Ofiyolitlerle ilgili makaleler
5- power point sunumları
6- power point presentation
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Question-Answer
4) Discussion
5) Self 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