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JLJ4026Photogeology and Remote Sensing2+1+0ECTS:3
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practicals per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Reyhan KARA GÜLBAY
Co-LecturerASSOC. PROF. DR. REYHAN KARA GÜLBAY,
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
is to provide the students with an insight on the theoretical background of the aerial photography and the practical use of aerial photographs in geology.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : recognize landforms11,121
LO - 2 : identify the rocks by using aerial photographs5,121
LO - 3 : identify structural elements11,121
LO - 4 : prepare geological maps by using aerial photographs5,121
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Definition of photogeology and remote sensing; Parameters used for photogeologic interpretation; Drainage patterns; Bedrock color; Morphologic elements; Drainage density; Identification of folded, faulted structures and unconformities on the photographs; Preparation of geologic maps and cross sections from photographs
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Description and backround of photogeology, importance of photogeology, time of photogeologic studies versus field study
 Week 2Technical information about aerial photos: Description and type of the aerial photos, type of film for aerial photos, size and scale of aerial photos, informations that are recorded on aerial photos, flight plane on the prepared of aerial photos
 Week 3Geometry of aerial photos and its concepts, basic geometric deformity on the aerial photos
 Week 4Analysis methods of aerial photos, conditions of acquiring stereoscopic view
 Week 5Measurement of lenght and hight on the aerial photos and their application on geology
 Week 6Basic characteristics that are used for interpreting aerial photos : Land forms, difference of colour tone
 Week 7Basic characteristics that are used for interpreting aerial photos : vegetation cover, and drainage network
 Week 8Basic characteristics used for interpreting aerial photos : drainage network and genetic classification of streams
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Petrographic interpretation on aerial photos: Sedimentary rocks
 Week 11Petrographic interpretation on aerial photos: Magmatic rocks
 Week 12Petrographic interpretation on aerial photos: Metamorphic rocks
 Week 13Tectonic interpretation on aerial photos: Layer positions and faultedand jointed structures
 Week 14Tectonic interpretation on aerial photos: Folded structures
 Week 15General informations about remote sensing technique
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Tatar, Y. 1978; Fotojeoloji, KTÜ Yayını, No: 89, Trabzon.
 
Recommended Reading
1Victor, C. M. 1961; Photogeology, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc London
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 14 1 14
Arasınav 2 1 2
Kısa sınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 18 1 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load122