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Course Goal / Objective
Aim of this lecture is to teach students types and methodology of radioactive age dating and their application to solve geological problems.
Course Content
The content of this lecture comprises (a) definition of geologic time table, (b) natural radioactivity, radioactive decay ratio, (c) types of radioactive decay, (d) types of radioactive age dating and their application to solve geological problems.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite.
Resources
Lecture notes on radiometric dating
Notes
Absulate Age Determinations; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74826-4_6
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands radioactive decay |
| LO02 | Understands magmatic and metamorphic minerals that are suitables for dating |
| LO03 | Understands importance of thermochronology |
| LO04 | Understands methods for radiometric age dating and their applications to geological problems |
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 | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| 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 | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geological time table | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Dating methods in earth sciences | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Radioactivity | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Types of radioactive decay | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Closure temperature and radiogenic clock | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Sample preparation for geochronology | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 7 | Introduction to radiometric age dating and its application to geological problems | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | K-Ar age dating method | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | U-Pb age dating method | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Rb-Sr age dating method | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Sm-Nd age dating method | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Ar-Ar age dating method | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Thermochronologic analyses | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | General remarks | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||