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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of NATURAL and APPLIED SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING / Masters with Thesis
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JFZL5130Geophysics in engineering investigations3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Ali Erden BABACAN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
In engineering applications will be taught using geophysical methods.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : learn shallow geophysical investigatrion methods2,3,4,81,3
PO - 2 : learn geophysical applications in soil investigations, geology and geotechncs2,3,4,81,6
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), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Geophysics in civil engineering, geophysics methods using determination of shallow underground structure, data acquisition, processing and presentation, procurement, management and reporting, the conceptual ground model, geologic applications, geotechnical applications, environmental applications, civil engineering applications
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Geophysics in civil engineering
 Week 2Geophysics as an investigative tool
 Week 3Procurement, management and reporting
 Week 4Conceptual ground model
 Week 5Geophysical methods using engineering applications
 Week 6Electrical and electromagnetical methods
 Week 7Seismic methods
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Gravity, magnetic and radiometric methods
 Week 10Geological applications
 Week 11Geotechnical applications
 Week 12Environmental applications
 Week 13Landslide applications
 Week 14Field applications
 Week 15Remedial
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1McDowell, P.W. at al., 2002; Geophysics in engineering investigations, Geological Society Engineering Geology Special Publication.
2Reynolds, J.M., 1997; An introduction to applied and environmentel geophysics, Wiley.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 1 30
Project 12 1 20
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 7 14 98
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 2 20
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 4 5 20
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 3 5 15
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 12 2 24
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load222