| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Paleosesimology Basic Aplications |
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| Course Code |
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JM-621 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows basic knowledge about paleoseismology.
Knows the recognition criteria of old earthquakes .
Knows geometry and properties of the fault scarps.
Knows trench applications.
Knows palaeoseismic data analysis.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach the basic concepts of paleoseismology. |
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| Course Contents |
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The basic concepts of Paleoseismology, old earthquakes determination, fault scarp works, trench applications, analysis of palaeoseismic data. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition, scope and purpose of paleoseismology |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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2 |
Explanation of types of seismic event |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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3 |
Seismic sources and its characteristics |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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4 |
Surface deformations caused by seismic events |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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5 |
Types of surface deformation generating in fault zones |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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6 |
Search and reveal surface deformations formed by old earthquakes |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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7 |
Palaeoseismic data search methods |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Mid-term exam Preparation |
Written exam |
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9 |
Site selection in palaeoseismic excavations |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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10 |
Palaeoseismic excavation methods |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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11 |
Techniques applied during palaeoseismic excavations |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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12 |
Techniques applied during palaeoseismic excavations |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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13 |
Data collection, sampling and safety measures of palaeoseismic excavations |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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14 |
Data evaluation |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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15 |
Seismic evaluation |
Reading the references |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Review for the exam |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
3 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
4 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
4 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
4 |
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5 |
Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level |
3 |
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6 |
Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
3 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
3 |
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10 |
Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
3 |
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11 |
Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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