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Course Description Course Name : Plate Tectonics and the Basic Concepts Course Code : JM-636 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ULVİCAN ÜNLÜGENÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the movement mechanism of the plates on earth’s crust and knows the precise tectonic setting of the shields and basins formed in relation with moving plates. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To understand the tectonic events and forces that plays important role in shaping the earth’s crust and to understand the effects of forces on the rocks. In this concept to gain the ability to interprete the structural elements formed in the nature. To gain knowledge about plate movements and formation of earthquakes on the earth’s crust. To provide the students better understanding of the theoretical backgrounds of the plate tectonic theory and the motion of lithospheric plates and the consequence of these motions. Course Contents : Definition, General information about the earth, The concept of plate tectonics, the past, present and future, Plate movements data, Movement mechanism of plate tectonics, The events and structures occurring along the divergent plate boundaries, The events and structures occurring along the convergent plate boundaries, Transform Fault boundaries, Sea floor spreading, Continental drift, Oceanic crust, ophiolites, Volcanic mountain formation, Erathquakes, Rock assemblages defining the plate boundaries. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department of Geological Engineering Lecture Room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition, General information about the earth, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 2 The concept of plate tectonics, the past, present and future, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 3 Plate movements data, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 4 Movement mechanism of plate tectonics, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 5 The events and structures occurring along the divergent plate boundaries, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 6 The events and structures occurring along the convergent plate boundaries, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 7 Transform Fault boundaries, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Studying the subjects covered up to the exam Written Exam 9 Sea floor spreading Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 10 Continental drift, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 11 Oceanic crust, ophiolites, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 12 Continental drift, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 13 Volcanic mountain formation, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 14 Earthquakes, Reading the related course references Oral Presentation and Discussion 15 Rock assemblages defining the plate boundaries. 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)  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.  Ketin, İ., Canıtez, N., 1979. Yapısal Jeoloji. İTÜ Yayınları, Sayı:1143, 519 s., İstanbul. Canıtez, N., 1983. Levha Tektoniği Ders Notları, Tübitak-İTÜ Jeoloji-Jeofizik Lisansüstü Yaz Okulu, 798 s., İstanbul. 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 2 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6