Information
Code | JM002 |
Name | Petrography and Geology of Ophiolites |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | . Semester |
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. OSMAN PARLAK |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this lecture is to teach students about ophiolite stratigraphy, petrographical features of ophiolitic rocks as well as identfying components of ophiolites in the field.
Course Content
The content of this lecture comprises petrographical and geological features of the rocks association in ophiolites.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite.
Resources
Lecture notes on ophiolite geology and petrography
Notes
Mid-ocean ridges; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03136-0
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Recognize what an oceanic lithosphere and ophiolite are |
LO02 | Understands mantle tectonites and chromite genesis |
LO03 | Have knowledge about cumulates and their petrographic features |
LO04 | Have knowledge about sea-floor spreading and sheeted dykes |
LO05 | Have knowledge about rock-melt interaction |
LO06 | Have knowledge about metamorphic sole and its rock types |
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. | |
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. | 4 |
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 |
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1 | General features of an ophiolite | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
2 | Models for ophiolite genesis | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
3 | MORB and SSZ type ophiolites | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
4 | mantle tectonites and their rock types | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
5 | Chromite genesis and tectonic setting | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
6 | Petrographic and seismic MOHO definition | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
7 | Ultramafic cumulates and their rock types | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
9 | Mafic cumulates and their rock types | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
10 | Isotropic gabbros | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Sheeted dykes and sea-floor spreading | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
12 | Volcanics and intercallated sediments | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
13 | Plagiogranites | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
14 | Metamorphic sole formation and rock types | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
15 | General remarks | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
16 | Term Exams | Study lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
17 | Term Exams | Study lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |