| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Collecting and Usage of Sedimentological Data |
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| Course Code |
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JM-514 |
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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. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Collects data from the field
Analyses the collected data
Uses all different sedimentological techniques
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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 how to collect, analyse and use the sedimentological data |
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| Course Contents |
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Analyse techniques in sedimentology. Studies performed in the field and the laboratory. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecture Room and Laboratory |
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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 |
Techniques in sedimentology about collecting data :Intruoduction |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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2 |
Field studies in sedimentology |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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3 |
Collecting data from sedimentary rocks |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Measuring sedimentary sections |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Discussion on measured sections |
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5 |
Drawing sedimentary sections from measured data |
Examining sedimantary logs from the papers |
Discussion on measured sections |
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6 |
Grain size analysis |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Laboratory |
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7 |
Grain size analysis |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Using and analysing measured data |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Preparing for the Mid-term Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Identification of sedimentary rocks and petrographical studies |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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10 |
Thin section petrography |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Study on microscope |
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11 |
Thin section petrography |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Study on microscope and discussion |
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12 |
Thin section petrography |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Study on microscope and discussion |
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13 |
Thin section staining techniques |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Laboratory |
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14 |
Other techniques used in Sedimentology |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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15 |
Preparing data for presantation/report |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the Final 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 |
5 |
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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 |
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 |
2 |
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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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