Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ÖZCAN ÇAKIR (ocakir@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To teach the investigation of shallow and deep underground geological structures and properties of the hydrocarbon reserves with seismic methods, to gain knowledge and practical skills. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Be able to define types of seismic waves and conditions required of their originate. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geophysical engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. PO-4 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Be able to relate and interpret between seismic waves and elastic properties of the earth. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geophysical engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. PO-4 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Be able to define explanation of structure of layered subsurface by using propagation principles (refraction, reflection and diffraction) of seismic waves. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geophysical engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. PO-4 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Be able to implement seismic methods in field. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geophysical engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. PO-4 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. PO-5 An ability to process the collected geophysical data by means of modern hardware and software facilities of information technologies. PO-6 An ability to interpret the processed data by using multidisciplinary approach. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | Be able to process seismic data obtained from field and define a correct structure in terms of depth, subsurface topography, velocities and etc. of layered media. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geophysical engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. PO-4 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. PO-5 An ability to process the collected geophysical data by means of modern hardware and software facilities of information technologies. PO-6 An ability to interpret the processed data by using multidisciplinary approach. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Importance of seismic prospection between other geophysics exploration methods . Seismic wave types, P/S waves and relation description of elastic parameter. Use of elastic parameter. Seismic sources used on land, at sea and well, receiver and record instruments. Refraction method; purpose, land scheme, data collection, processing and evaluation. Reflection method: Purpose, 2D,3D,4D and 5D seismic, land layout, data collection, processing (static-dinamic corrections, filters,speed description and analysis,seismic migration, time-depth transformations, static-dinamic corrections, arranging, etc.). | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Importance of seismic prospection between other geophysics exploration methods | Lecturing |
| 2 | Seismic wave types, P/S waves and relation description of elastic parameter | Lecturing |
| 3 | Seismic wave types, P/S waves and relation description of elastic parameter | Lecturing |
| 4 | Uses of elastic parameter | Lecturing |
| 5 | Uses of elastic parameters | Lecturing |
| 6 | Seismic sources used on land, at sea and well, receiver and record instruments | Lecturing |
| 7 | Seismic sources used on land, at sea and well, receiver and record instruments | Lecturing |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Refraction method; purpose, land scheme, data collection, processing and evaluation | Field application and problem solving method |
| 10 | Refraction method; purpose, land scheme, data collection, processing and evaluation | Field application and problem solving method |
| 11 | Refraction method; purpose, land scheme, data collection, processing and evaluation | Field application and problem solving method |
| 12 | Reflection method: purpose, 2D,3D,4D and 5D seismic, land layout, data collection, processing (static-dinamic corrections, filters,speed description and analysis,seismic migration, time-depth transformations, static-dinamic corrections, arranging, etc.) evaluation | Problem solving method |
| 13 | Reflection method: purpose, 2D,3D,4D and 5D seismic, land layout, data collection, processing (static-dinamic corrections, filters,speed description and analysis,seismic migration, time-depth transformations, static-dinamic corrections, arranging, etc.) evaluation | Problem solving method |
| 14 | Reflection method: purpose, 2D,3D,4D and 5D seismic, land layout, data collection, processing (static-dinamic corrections, filters,speed description and analysis,seismic migration, time-depth transformations, static-dinamic corrections, arranging, etc.) evaluation | Problem solving method |
| 15 | Reflection method: purpose, 2D,3D,4D and 5D seismic, land layout, data collection, processing (static-dinamic corrections, filters,speed description and analysis,seismic migration, time-depth transformations, static-dinamic corrections, arranging, etc.) evaluation | Problem solving method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Slotnick, M. M., 1977, Lessons in Seismic Computing: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 268p. | |
| 2 | Waters, H. W., 1978, Reflection Seismology: John Wiley and Sons, 453 p. | |
| 3 | Dix C. H., 1981, Seismic Prospecting for Oil: International Human Resources Development Corporation, Boston, 422 p. | |
| 4 | Al-Sadi, H. N., 1982, Seismic Exploration: Birkhauser Verlag, Basel, Boston, Stuttgart, 215 p. | |
| 5 | Sheriff, R. E., Geldart, L. P., 1982, Exploration Seismology: History, Theory, and Data Acquisition: Cambridge University Press, 253 p. | |
| 6 | Robinson, E. A., 1983, Seismic Velocity Analysis and the Convolutional Model: International Human Resources Development Corporation, Boston, 290 p. | |
| 7 | Sheriff, R. E., Geldart, L. P., 1983, Exploration Seismology: Data Processing and Interpretation:Cambridge University Press, 221 p. | |
| 8 | Sengbush, R. L., 1983, Seismic Exploration Methods: International Human Resources Development Corporation, Boston, 296 p. | |
| 9 | Cordier, J. P., 1985, Velocities in Reflection Seismology: D. Reidel Publishing Company, 201 p | |
| 10 | Clay, C. S., 1990, Elementary Exploration Seismology: Prentice-Hall Inc., 346 p | |
| 11 | Us A. E., 1993, Sismik Yöntemler ve Yorumlamaya Giriş: TMMOB Jeofizik Mühendisleri Odası, Eğitim Yayınları No. 2, 227 s. | |
| 12 | Stone D. G., 1995, Designing Seismic Surveys in Two and Three Dimensions: Geophysical Reference Series, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 244 p. | |
| 13 | Evans B. J., 1997, A Handbook for Seismic Data Acquisition: Geophysical Monograph Series, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 305 p. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Seismic equipment | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 0 | ||
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 156 | ||