Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC GEOPHYSICS JEM351 0 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
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Goals Introduction to geophysical engineering in terms of science and engineering concepts. Explaination of what the application fields and main geophysical methods together with their principles used in those application fields..
Course Content Evaluation of geophysics in terms of the Science and engineering. Classification of geophysics and its application fields. Features of the Solar System. Structure and composition of the Earth. Main methods in global and exploration geophysics. Methods of Gravity, Magnetic, natural/artifcial Electric and Electromagnetic, Seismic Reflection and Refraction, Ground Penetrating Radar. Usage of geophysics in exploration of Hydrocarbon, Mining, Groundwater and other natural sources. Causes and effects of earthquakes. The geography of the earthquake. Earth structure in terms seismologically. Earthquake prediction researchs. Usage of geophysical methods in ground-structure interaction and earthquake hazard reduction.
Learning Outcomes 1) Defines geophysics in terms of science and engineering.
2) Knows structrue of the solar system, planets and the earth.
3) Clasifies geophysics and explains its application fields.
4) Gives information about principles of the geophysical methods and explains which method will be applied for a defined problem
5) Explains the occurrence of an earthquake by establishing a relationship between earthquakes and plate tectonics theory

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Geophysics Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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2. Week The Definition and History of Geophysics, Development of Geophysics in Turkey and World Lecture; Question Answer

 Homework
3. Week Structure of The Solar System and Planets Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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4. Week Structure and Composition of the Earth Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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5. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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6. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics - Gravity Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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7. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics - Magnetic Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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8. Week Midterm Exam Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics - Electric and Electromagnetic- 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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10. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics - Electric and Electromagnetic- 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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11. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics - Seismic Methods- 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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12. Week Application Fields and Methods of Geophysics - Seismic Methods- 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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13. Week Seismology - 1 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Seismology - 2 Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Çıvgın B., 2018 Genel Jeofizik ders notları (yayınlanmamış) https://acikders.ankara.edu.tr/course/view.php?id=5945
Dobrin, M.B. and Savit, C.H. 1988. Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, Fourth edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co. pp.867
Ergin, K., 1985. Uygulamalı Jeofizik, İTÜ yayınları
Kearey, P. and Michael, B. 1991. An introduction to Geophysical Exploration, Second edition, Blacwell Sci. Publ. pp.254
Mussett, A.E., Khan, M.A., 2018. Looking into the Earth: An introduction to geological geophysics. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Reynolds, J. M. 1997. Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, JohnWiley Ltd. pp.755.
Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P. and Sheriff, R.H.,1990 (2nd Edition). Applied Geophysics. Cambridge University Press, New York.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 5 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 2
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 2 1
Quiz 5 1
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 8
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 8
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