Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Fall 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 students various structures formed over the Earth’s surface, to outline the relations between these structures and to clarify the conditions of development and geological evolution of each structural unit. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Be able to define the basic topics of structural geology. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-11 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Be able to recognize the stereographic projection which is extensively used in practical applications. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. 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. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Be able to analyze the curve. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Be able to analyze the fault. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. 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-5 | Be able to present the results of practical applications. |
PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. 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 | ||
| Structural geology description. Materials forming to Earth’s crust and the concept of structure. Basic architecture of the Earth (plate concept). The stress and deformation in the earth. Deformation, deformation types and measuring of deformation. Deformation analysis method of Earth’s crust. Plastic and brittle deformation mechanism. Tectonic regime types and structures. Deformation control factors. Plastic deformation structures: Curl types and formation mechanism. Brittle deformation. Rules of related breakage. Fault types and its description in the field. Plate mosaic of Turkey and Turkey surrounding; general characteristics of tectonic zones and developmentaly history. Turkey’s current stres areas, important structures and earthquake. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Structural geology description | Lecturing |
| 2 | Materials forming to Earth’s crust and the concept of structure | Lecturing |
| 3 | Basic architecture of the Earth (Plate concept) | Lecturing |
| 4 | The stress and deformation in the earth | Lecturing |
| 5 | Deformation,deformation types and measuring of deformation | Lecturing |
| 6 | Deformation analysis method of earth’s crust | Lecturing |
| 7 | Plastic and brittle deformation mechanism | Lecturing |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Tectonic regime types and structures | Lecturing |
| 10 | Deformation control factors | Lecturing |
| 11 | Plastic deformation structures:curl types and formation mechanism | Lecturing |
| 12 | Brittle deformation, rules of related breakage | Lecturing |
| 13 | Fault types and ıts description in the field | Lecturing |
| 14 | Plate mosaic of Turkey and Turkey surrounding, general characteristics of tectonic zones and developmentaly history | Lecturing |
| 15 | Turkey’s current stres areas, ımportant structures and earthquake | Lecturing |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions: G.H.Davis, 1984, John Wiley, 491 p. | |
| 2 | Foundations of Structural Geology: R.G.Park, 1983, Blckie, 135 p. | |
| 3 | Structural Geology: M.P.Billings, 1972, Prentice Hall, 606 p. | |
| 4 | Structural Analysis and Synthesis; A Laboratory Course in Structural Geology | |
| 5 | S.H.Rowland and E.M.Duebendorfer, 1994, Blackwell, 279 p. | |
| 6 | The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology: V 1: Strain Analysis: J.G.Ramsay and M.I.Huber, 1984, Academic Press, 307 p. | |
| 7 | The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology: V 2: Folds and Fractures: J.G.ramsay and M.I.Huber, 1987, Academic Press, 700 p. | |
| 8 | Yapısal Jeolojide Ortografik ve Stereografik İzdüşümlerin Kullanılması: S.Altuğ, E.İ.E.İ. Yay. 1966, 233 s. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| None | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 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 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 123 | ||