Information
Code | JS404 |
Name | Basin Terminology and Classification |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 8. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 2 ECTS |
National Credit | 2 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Label | E Elective |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÜLVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ |
Course Instructor |
1 2 |
Course Goal / Objective
To gain knowledge on the terminology and formation of sedimentary basins; To teach the tectonic settings of the basins; to introduce the depositional system and sequential properties of the sedimentary basins.
Course Content
Introduction, definitions and classifications of basins and environments, tectonic basin classification, pre-syn and post depositional basins, basin morphologies, basin evolution; rift basins, marginal and slope basins, intracratonic basins, continental and intracratonic basins; deep marine trenches, forearc and backarc basins, remnant and foreland basins, pull-apart basins.
Course Precondition
Unconditional
Resources
1- Reading, H.G., 1986. Sedimentary Environments and Facies. Dept. Of Earh Science, Univ. Of Oxford. 2- Miall, A.D., 1985. Principles of Sedimantary Basin Analysis. Univ. Of Toronto 3- Einsele, G., 1991. Sedimentary Basins. Springer-Verlag
Notes
Evaluation of the outputs of the recent publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | learn the terminology and formation of sedimentary basins |
LO02 | learn theoretical and practical knowledge about geological events and related structures form within the various basins |
LO03 | get knowledge about the tectonic setting of the basins |
LO04 | understand the depositional system and sequential properties of the sedimentary basins |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. | 4 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. | |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions. | |
PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. | |
PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 4 |
PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 4 |
PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself. | 3 |
PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. | |
PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Intruduction | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
2 | Recognition and classification of basins and environments; | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
3 | Classification of tectonic basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
4 | Pre-deposition and post-deposition basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
5 | Basine morphology, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
6 | Basin evolution; rift basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
7 | Edge and slope basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
9 | Continental and continental basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
10 | Intracratonic basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
11 | Deep sea trenches, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
12 | Fore arc and Back arc basins | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
13 | Remnant and foreland basins, | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
14 | Pull-apart basins. | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
15 | General Topic Review | Reading the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks | |
16 | Term Exams | ||
17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 56 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,24 | ||
ECTS | 2 ECTS |