| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Direct Current Resistivity Vertical Electrical Sounding |
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| Course Code |
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JM-629 |
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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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Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the necessity to combine data from different sources (geological and geophysical).
Knows how to match the surface geophysical data and well log data.
Combines geophysical parameters with geological data.
Has the knowledge about conductivity properties of rocks.
Learns the necessity of using electrical methods to distinguish geological units and structures.
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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 give information about Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) technique used to investigate groundwater potential in the area; and to enable students with the ability to determine the parameters of the subsurface layer (resistivities and thicknesses). |
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| Course Contents |
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Electrical properties of the geological rocks. Dar-Zarrouk parameters. Measurement techniques and field arrays. Data corrections, theoretical anomalies of simple shaped models. Interpretation methods. Resistivity methods: electrode arrays, apparent resistivity concept. Equations for the theoretical apparent resistivity of multi-layered earth model, Vertical electrical sounding and interpretation by curve matching, electrical profiling and mapping. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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The classrooms at the faculty |
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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 |
Electrical properties of the geological rocks. Voltage relations,potential equation in a semi-infinite homogeneous.Electrode expansions, the potential consisting at layered environments of point current source. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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2 |
Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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3 |
Apparent resistivity and resistivity transformation functions of properties. Linear filter theory. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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4 |
Apparent resistivity curve of obtained from one electrode expansions to conversion of the value of the other expansions apparent resistivity. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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5 |
Calculation of apparent resistivity model curves. Determination of resistivity transformation function from the measured apparent resistivity values. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites.. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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6 |
Mid -term exam |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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7 |
Geophysical interpretation principles, Data collection, data presentation, model, inversion, interpretation and decision. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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8 |
Improvement of data and recycling operations with the weighted least squares technıque. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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9 |
The effects of apparent resistivity curves of the two-dimensional structures. |
Exam Preparation |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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10 |
Direct interpretation method.Determination of the inversion methods of the layer parameters. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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11 |
An example of applications of resistivity surveys in ground-water studies. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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12 |
An example of mapping fresh-salt water interfaces. An example of mapping the water table. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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13 |
An example of geothermal studies
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Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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14 |
An example of mapping buried stream channels.
An example of mapping clay layers. |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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15 |
Repetition of subject |
Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites.. |
Lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Exam Preparation |
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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
5 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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