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Course Description Course Name : Basin Analysis Course Code : JM-557 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ULVİCAN ÜNLÜGENÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the terminology and formation of sedimentary basins. Knows theoretical and practical knowledge about geological events and related structures form within the various basins. Knows the tectonic setting of the basins. Understands the depositional system and sequential properties of the sedimentary basins. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provideinformation on the terminology and formation of sedimentary basins; to teach the tectonic settings of the basins; to introduce the depositional system and sequential properties of the sedimentary basins. Course Contents : Basic concepts and data collection, Mechanisms of basin formation, Criteria for classifications of basins, Recent basin classification, Factors that controls the basin formation, Tectonically basin models, Depositional environments in a basin and the factors affecting the deposition, Nomenclature of the basins according to the positions of the plates, Transform and Strike-Slip Fault basins, Development and evolution of a basin, Required geological studies for achieving a basin analysis studies, Evaluation of field data for basin analysis, Using common geological data for basin analysis studies. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture Room at the Department of Geological Engineering   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic concepts and data collection, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 2 Mechanisms of basin formation, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 3 Criteria for classifications of basins, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 4 Recent basin classification, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 5 Factors that controls the basin formation, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 6 Tectonically basin models, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 7 Depositional environments in a basin and the factors affecting the deposition, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Studying the subjects covered up to the exam Written Exam 9 Nomenclature of the basins according to the positions of the plates, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 10 Transform and Strike-Slip Fault basins, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 11 Development and evolution of a basin, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 12 Required geological studies for achieving basin analysis studies, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 13 Evaluation of field data for basin analysis, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 14 Evaluation of field data for basin analysis, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 15 Using common geological data for basin analysis studies. Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Studying the subjects covered up to the exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Miall, A.D., 1985. Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis. Springer-Verlag, New York Berlin Heidelberg, 490 p.  Einsele, G., 1992. Sedimentary Basin Evolution, Facies and Sediment Budget: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, 628 p.  Reading, H. G., 1996. Sedimentary environments (3rd edn). Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 3 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 4 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 4 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 5 5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 5 6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 5 7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 5 8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4 9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 5 10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5 11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 30 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6