Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING (Master's Degree) | ||||
| 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 find layer velocities in underground by using methods of reflection and refraction, and to determine formations of hydrocarbon bearing. To teach the basic principles of seismic interpretation. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Be able to identify the principles of interpretation of seismic data. |
PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geophysical engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues. 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. PO-11 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Be able to interpret seismic data in areas of hydrocarbon produced. |
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-7 Have the students gain knowledge in exploration of natural resources such as mines, oil and natural gas, rare earth materials and industrial raw materials. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Be able to interpret meaningful of seismic trace, section, influences of data process and syntethic seismograms |
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-6 An ability to interpret the processed data by using multidisciplinary approach. PO-8 Have the students gain knowledge in site investigation of the environmental and archaeological problems, and designing solutions to the engineering problems in terms of natural hazard risk assessments in particular infrastructure needs of the society. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Be able to determine subsurface geological structure by using seismic data. |
PO-5 An ability to process the collected geophysical data by means of modern hardware and software facilities of information technologies. PO-7 Have the students gain knowledge in exploration of natural resources such as mines, oil and natural gas, rare earth materials and industrial raw materials. PO-8 Have the students gain knowledge in site investigation of the environmental and archaeological problems, and designing solutions to the engineering problems in terms of natural hazard risk assessments in particular infrastructure needs of the society. PO-9 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | Be able to determine hydrocarbon reservoirs by using seismic data. |
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-7 Have the students gain knowledge in exploration of natural resources such as mines, oil and natural gas, rare earth materials and industrial raw materials. PO-11 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Seismic reflection and refraction theory. Refraction seismology. Principles of diffusion of seismic wave, factors influencing seismic wavelets. Data analysis, speed analysis, filtering, migration, synthetic seismograms, two-and three-dimensional assessment. Computer applications and examples, noise and absorption analysis. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Seismic reflection and refraction theory | Lecturing |
| 2 | Refraction seismology | Lecturing |
| 3 | Principles of diffusion of seismic wave | Lecturing |
| 4 | Factors influencing seismic wavelets | Lecturing |
| 5 | Data analysis | Lecturing |
| 6 | Speed analysis | Lecturing |
| 7 | Filtering | Lecturing |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Migration | Lecturing |
| 10 | Synthetic seismograms | Lecturing |
| 11 | Two and three dimensional assessment | Lecturing |
| 12 | Computer applications and examples | Lecturing |
| 13 | Computer applications and examples | Lecturing |
| 14 | Noise and absorption analysis | Lecturing |
| 15 | Noise and absorption analysis | Lecturing |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Anstey, A. N., Seismic Interpretation, The Physical Aspects | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| None | ||
| 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 | 10 | 7 | 70 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 10 | 7 | 70 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 184 | ||