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Course Description Course Name : Determination by Electrical Methods of Geothermal Areas Course Code : J 439 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the descriptions of geothermal reservoir, Geothermal field, geothermal systems and geothermal anomaly. Defines geothermal environments. Learns the general characteristics of geothermal fields in Turkey. Learns the determination of geothermal fields by electrical methods. Learns the determination of geothermal fields by electromagnetic methods. Understands the importance of water content in geothermal fields. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the determination of geothermal fields by using electrical and electromagnetic methods. Course Contents : What is geothermal energy? The importance and origin of geothermal energy. Geothermal reservoir. Composed of geothermal energy fields. Areas to consist of geothermal energy. Physical parameters changing with temperature at geothermal areas. Geothermal system types. General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country, hydrothermal alteration, hot and mineral water, geothermal energy production, geothermal research with geophysical methods, resistivity method, Natural Potential method (PS), Transient electromagnetic method (TEM), CSAMT method, artificial source magnetotelluric method, a very low frequency electromagnetic method, Geothermal Drilling, Geothermal law. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classroom at the faculty   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The origin and formation of geothermal energy. General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country. Geochemical characteristics of the waters in Turkey. Concepts related to geothermal (geothermal anomaly, geothermal field, geothermal gradient, geothermal systems, etc.). Geothermal reservoir models. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 2 General characteristics of geothermal fields in our country. Geochemical characteristics of the waters in Turkey. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 3 Concepts related to geothermal (geothermal anomaly, geothermal field, geothermal gradient, geothermal systems, etc.). Geothermal reservoir models. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 4 Hydrothermal alteration. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 5 Introduction to electrical and electromagnetic methods applied in geothermal areas. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 6 Resistivity method. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 7 Natural Potential method The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 8 Mid-term exam Exam Preparation Written Examination 9 Transient electromagnetic method. CSAMT method. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 10 CSAMT method. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 11 Magnetotelluric method of artificial origin. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 12 Very low frequency electromagnetic method The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 13 How better model of geothermal field should be? Geothermal system and the environment. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 14 Geothermal drilling. Geothermal law. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 15 Geothermal drilling. Geothermal law. The student reads the lecture notes and searches related web sites. Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. 16/17 Final Examination Exam Preparation Written Examinaton   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Karakılçık, H., 2011. Determination by the Electric and Electromagnetic Methods of the Geothermal Areas. Lecture Notes. 134p.  Canik, B., Çelik, M., Arıgün, Z., 2000. Geothermal Energy. A.Ü.F.F. Revolving Fund Management,.Publications No: 59. Ankara.  ÖZDEMİR, A., 2012. Geothermal Energy in Turkey (Potential, Search Methods and Properties of the existing geothermal fields). 354 p.  Weber, M.; Manzella, A. 2005. Geophysical methods in Geothermal exploration. ID: 7946.0, GFZ / GFZ Publications. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 50 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 4 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 4 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 3 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 2 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 4 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 4 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 4 8 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. 5 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4 10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 4 11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 4 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 4 13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 5 14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 5 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 4 16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 3 17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 3 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 3 19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 4 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 2 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 74 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96 ECTS Credit: 3