JZ403 Geophysics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code JZ403
Name Geophysics
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach students the comprehensive knowledge about the structure of the subsurface by the methods in the applied geophysics, to help them comprehend the importance of physics and mathematics in solving engineering problems related to subsurface and to create awareness about the applications of new and emerging profession.

Course Content

Introduction to Geophysics. Interpretation of Geophysical Data. Gravity, Magnetic, Geomagnetism, Paleomagnetism. Engineering Geophysics, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods, (Natural or Self Potential, Misealamasse, Vertical Electrical Sounding, VLF, Telluric and Magnetic Methods), Seismology, Seismic (Seismic Refraction and Reflection Seismic Methods), Well Logs.

Course Precondition

To have taken General Geology and Tectonics courses.

Resources

Lecture Notes: Applied Geophysics

Notes

Current studies on the subject on the web.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the different applied geophysical methods for solving problems related to subsurface.
LO02 Identifies the different parameters calculated at the geophysical measurements.
LO03 Learns the detection of places of subsurface assets (mining, oil, water, etc.).
LO04 Knows about the importance of the geophysics at stage of the engineering structures, construction, maintenance and repair.
LO05 Learns which methods to apply at the beforehand determination of earthquakes.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient background in basic geological knowledge, mathematics and science related subjects. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 2
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Searches for underground and aboveground natural resources
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Entrepreneurship has knowledge about innovation issues and the problems of the age.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and solves geological and engineering problems. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knows the formation of rocks, rock types, minerals. 2
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Draws maps and extracts geological sections by using necessary techniques and tools for geological applications.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the geophysics, search and global geophysics. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
2 Gravity Method. The basic principles and basic theory of gravity. Newtons law of gravity, isostasy and gravity, the gravitational potential, gravity corrections are applied to this method, the earth gravity, gravity instruments, the absolute and relative gravity measurements, type of simple objects gravity anomalies (Fault, dyke, sphere, etc.), land applications and interpretation. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
3 Magnetic Method. Basic theory of the magnetic field and the earth magnetism, Paleomagnetism, Magnetic devices, Earths magnetic measurement, the magnetic method correction, a simple shaped magnetic effects, and interpretation of magnetic anomalies The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
4 Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods. Classification of electrical methods. Co-Potential method. Misealamasse Method. Point Electrode Method. Parallel wire method. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
5 Natural Potential (SP) Method. SP application of geothermal areas and mining surveys The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
6 Resistivity Methods. Ohms Law. Conduction of electricity in rocks. Measurement of resistivity. Resistivity Instruments Measurement system. Electrical Resistivity Sounding Method. Electrical Resistivity Profile Method. Parameters affecting of ground water. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
7 Multi-electrode apparent resistivity method and field applications (Faulty, mining, groundwater, freshwater and salty water, gap, soil properties, etc.). The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Introduction to Electromagnetic methods. VLF (Very Low Frequency) and GPR (Ground penetrating radar) methods.. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
10 Method Magnetotelluric (MT). TEM, CSAMT methods. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
11 Induction Polarization (IP) Method: IP the origin and polarity. Time domain and frequency domain analysis of IP. the noise sources of IP. The advantages and disadvantages of IP. Application of IP in the land. IP anomalies and interpretation. Ders notu, powerpoint sunuları. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
12 Seismic Methods. What is Seismic, Where seismic applied, Seismic Reflection and Refraction What is the oil occurs environments. Low-Very Level (LVL). In Seismic Corrections. Seismic energy sources. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
13 Signal and noise. Seismic interpretation. Seismic methods application at seas. Finding of soil parameters with seismic methods. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
14 Interpretation and evaluation of well logs. The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
15 Natural potential log, resistivity logs, induction logs, Mikrolog, Sonic log, gamma ray log, neutron log, density log, temperature log The student reads about the lecture notes and does research related to websites. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams Exam Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 02:50