| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Tectonic and Sedimentation |
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| Course Code |
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JM-508 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ULVİCAN ÜNLÜGENÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Define the sequence development in various environments within the sedimentary basins and relationship with facies-sequence features developed in these environments.
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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 sedimantation in the basins and its effects on tectonic movements which lead to sedimentation in the basins and relationship with tectonic and sedimantation. |
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| Course Contents |
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Inrtoduction, basic concepts, Controls and effects of tectonic and sedimentation during a basin formation. Tectonic controls on sedimentation during basin formation, Sedimentation and plate tectonic, Sedimentation on cratonic (continental) areas, Evolution of plate tectonics (Basal Model) Divergent Margins, Convergent Margins, Tectonic stils and sedimentation on Transform Margins, tectonic-subsidance and sea level changes events within the theory of Geosynclines and plate tectonics. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Department of Geological Engineering Lecture Room |
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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 |
Introduction, basic concepts |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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2 |
Controls and effects of tectonic and sedimentation during a basin formation. |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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3 |
Tectonic controls on sedimentation during basin formation |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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4 |
Sedimentation and plate tectonic |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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5 |
Sedimentation on cratonic (continental) areas, |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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6 |
Evolution of plate tectonics (Basal Model) |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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7 |
Divergent Margins |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term Exam |
Studying the subjects covered up to the exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Divergent Margins |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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10 |
Convergent Margins |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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11 |
Convergent Margins |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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12 |
Tectonic stils and sedimentation on Transform Margins, |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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13 |
Tectonic stils and sedimentation on Transform Margins, |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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14 |
Tectonic-subsidance and sea level changes events within the theory of Geosynclines and plate tectonics. |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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15 |
Tectonic-subsidance and sea level changes events within the theory of Geosynclines and plate tectonics. |
Reading the related parts in the suggested course book. |
Oral Presentation and Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying the subjects covered up to the exam |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Dickinson, W.R., 1974. Plate tectonics and sedimentation; in Dickinson, W.R., (ed.) Tectonic and sedimentation. Soc. Econ. Paleont. Mineral Spec. Paper 20, 341-360.
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).
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
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. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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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