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| Code | JM636 |
| Name | Plate Tectonics and the Basic Concepts |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÜLVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To understand the tectonic events and forces that plays important role in shaping the earth's crust and understand the effects of forces on the rocks. In this concept, to gain the ability to interprete the structural elements formed in the nature. To gain knowledge about plate movements and formation of earthquakes on the earth's crust. To provide the students better understanding of the theoretical backgrounds of the plate tectonic theory and the motion of lithospheric plates and the consequence of these motions.
Course Content
Definition, General information about the earth, The concept of plate tectonics, the past, present and future, Plate movements data, Movement mechanism of plate tectonics, The events and structures occurring along the divergent plate boundaries, The events and structures occurring along the convergent plate boundaries, Transform Fault boundaries, Sea floor spreading, Continental drift, Oceanic crust, ophiolites, Volcanic mountain formation, Erathquakes, Rock assemblages defining the plate boundaries.
Course Precondition
Unconditional
Resources
1- Canıtez, N., 1983. Levha Tektoniği. TÜBİTAK-İTÜ Maden Fakültesi 2- Ketin, İ., Canıtez, N., 1979. Yapısal Jeoloji. İstanbul Teknik Üniv. 3- Reading, H.G., 1986. Sedimentary Environments and Facies. Dept. Of Earh Science, Univ. Of Oxford. 4- Miall, A.D., 1985. Principles of Sedimantary Basin Analysis. Univ. Of Toronto
Notes
Evaluation of the outputs of the recent publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the movements mechanism of the plates on earth's crust. |
| LO02 | Understands and recognizes the concept of Plate Tectonics and important plates and platelets in the earth's crust. |
| LO03 | Knows the precise tectonic setting of the shields and basins formed in relation with moving plates. |
| LO04 | By detecting plate boundaries in the earth's crust, it can recognize earthquake zones that are expected to develop along these boundaries. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, General information about the earth, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | The concept of plate tectonics, the past, present and future, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Plate movements data, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Movement mechanism of plate tectonics, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | The events and structures occurring along the divergent plate boundaries, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | The events and structures occurring along the convergent plate boundaries, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Transform Fault boundaries, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Oral and/or Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Sea floor spreading | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Continental drift, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Oceanic crust, ophiolites, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Continuation to the Oceanic crust and ophiolites. | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Volcanic mountain formation, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Earthquakes, | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Rock assemblages defining the plate boundaries. | Oral Presentation, Brainstorming, Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Oral and/or Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Oral and/or Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 156 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,24 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||