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 | Optional | ||||
| 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 provide the students with a practical solution about main subjects of seismology, to help them use their knowledge to understand earthquake wave processes taking place on the earth, to teach them how to search for earth structure. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Be able to define main subject of seismology. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Be able to the seismic waves propagation in the earth. |
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-3 | Be able to explain the implementation of simple and complex earthquake mechanisms in the seismic records investigation. |
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 interpret the dispersion of the wave of free and stratified environments. |
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-5 | Be able to present the results of practical applications. |
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 | ||
| Diffusion characteristics of seismic waves. Particle movements and speeds, observed near and far field wave phases to earthquakes and their orbits. Diffusion-time curve and charts. Digital and analog seismic records. Reading and evaluation of digital and analog earthquake records. Identification of phase, time readings and analysis of seismological problems obtained from this information. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Diffusion characteristics of seismic waves | Lecturing |
| 2 | Particle movements and speeds | Lecturing |
| 3 | Particle movements and speeds | Lecturing |
| 4 | Observed near and far field wave phases to earthquakes and their orbits | Lecturing |
| 5 | Observed near and far field wave phases to earthquakes and their orbits | Lecturing |
| 6 | Diffusion time curve and charts | Interpretation method |
| 7 | Diffusion time curve and charts | Interpretation method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Digital and analog seismic records | Lecturing |
| 10 | Digital and analog seismic records | Lecturing |
| 11 | Reading and evaluation of digital and analog earthquake records | Interpretation method |
| 12 | Reading and evaluation of digital and analog earthquake records | Interpretation method |
| 13 | Identification of phase, time readings and analysis of seismological problems obtained from this ınformation | Interpretation and problem solving method |
| 14 | Identification of phase, time readings and analysis of seismological problems obtained from this ınformation | Interpretation and problem solving method |
| 15 | Identification of phase, time readings and analysis of seismological problems obtained from this ınformation | Interpretation and problem solving method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Identification of Phase, Time Readings and Analysis of Seismological Problems Obtained From this Information | |
| 2 | Kanamori,H.,1995; Modern global seismology, Academy pres. | |
| 3 | Kulhanek, O.,1990; Anatomy of seismograms, Elsevier science Publisher | |
| 4 | Stein,S. and Wysession,M.,2003; An introduction to seismology, Earthquakes and earth structure, Black publishing. | |
| 5 | Ergin, K.,1995; Advanced seismology, Marmara araştırma merkezi.Ergin, K.,1995; Advanced seismology, Marmara araştırma merkezi. | |
| 6 | Udias,A.,1999; Principle of seismology, Cambridge University pres. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Seismic instrument | ||
| 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 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 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 | 9 | 7 | 63 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 191 | ||