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| Code | FK0038 |
| Name | Sample Preparation Protocols and Age Determination |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach the applications of age determination by luminescence methods and sample preparation protocols.
Course Content
Age determination techniques based on radioactive decay, Age determination by thermoluminescence (TL) method, Age determination by optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) method, Quartz and Feldspar separation techniques, Sample preparation protocols, Equivalent dose measurement protocols, Determination of annual dose and age, Use of gamma spectrometry in annual dose calculations, Use of luminescence dosimeters in annual dose calculations, Error calculations in age determination, Limitations and special problems in age determination.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Luminescence Dating, Author: Martin J. Aitken, Publisher: London: Academic Press, Handbook of Luminescence Dating, Editor: Mark D. Bateman, Luminescence Dating in the Natural Sciences, Author: Michel Lamothe
Notes
Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the dating methods and properties. |
| LO02 | Summarizes the dating methods based on luminescence theory. |
| LO03 | Defines the quartz and feldspar sample separation techniques. |
| LO04 | Designs sample preparation protocols for the appropriate measurement method. |
| LO05 | Prepares an outline of the single tablet (disk) regenerative-dose (SAR) method and its limitations. |
| LO06 | Applies the multiple aliquot (disc), additive dose procedure (MAAD) method for suitable samples. |
| LO07 | Operates the equivalent dose measurement protocols on the luminescence measuring device. |
| LO08 | Calculates the annual dose from activity measurement data. |
| LO09 | Performs experiments to determine the ages of archaeological and geological materials. |
| LO10 | Summarizes the calculations of errors in dating and the limitations encountered in age determination. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to dating, basic information about dating: yesterday and today | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Age determination techniques based on radioactive decay | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Luminescence dating methods (Thermoluminescence (TL) and Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL)) | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Basic properties of minerals used in luminescence dating: quartz, feldspar, calcite | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Quartz, feldspar and calcite sample separation techniques | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Sample preparation protocols for luminescence dating (coarse screening, acid applications, mineral extraction and humidity analyzes) | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Proporties of thermocouples and optical excitation leds in TL/OSL dating measurement systems | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Single aliquot (disc) regenerative (SAR) method and its applications | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Multiple aliquot (disc), additive dose procedure (MAAD) method and its applications | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Equivalent dose and annual dose calculation protocols in luminescence dating | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Gamma spectrometry and its use in annual dose calculations | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Luminescence dosimeters and their use in annual dose calculations | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Age calculations in archaeological and geological materials | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Earthquake analysis (fault planes and dating), statistical approaches and error calculations with luminescence dating | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||