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JFZ7182Solution of Seismology Problems with Microtremor Method3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Nilgün Lütfiye SAYIL
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Analysis of seismological problems using by mikrotremor methods.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : summarise the general knowledge on main subject of microtremor methods.1,21,3
PO - 2 : learn to microtremor measurement techniques1,21,3,4
PO - 3 : discrimination surface waves from microtremor 1,23,6
PO - 4 : determination of ground parameters from microtremor methods1,21,3,4,6
PO - 5 : present before an audience the results and outcome of any exercise1,23,4,6
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
Introduction of Microtremor and evaluate methods. Determination of Love and Rayleigh waves from microtremor. Designation of ground structure from surface wave dispersion. Application on seismological problems of microtremor method: application on microtremor data of data process techniques, determination of earthquake record station ground, noise analysis, Earthquake hazard/risk estimation, determination of the ground parameters.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Description of microtremor and principle characteristics
 Week 2Description of microtremor and principle characteristics
 Week 3Determination of Love and Rayleigh Waves from microtremors
 Week 4Determination of Love and Rayleigh Waves from microtremors
 Week 5Appliying data process techiques to microtremor data
 Week 6Appliying data process techiques to microtremor data
 Week 7Useful of microtremor at resolving the seismological problems
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Useful of microtremor at resolving the seismological problems
 Week 10Determination of earthquake station lacation from microtremor measurement
 Week 11Determination of earthquake station lacation from microtremor measurement
 Week 12Noise Analysis,Quiz
 Week 13Microtremor measurements for earthquake risk
 Week 14Microtremor measurements for earthquake risk
 Week 15Determination of ground parameters from microtremor data
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Okada, H. 2004; The Microtremor Survey Method, Society of Exploration Geophysicists
 
Recommended Reading
1Keitii, A. and Richards, P.G. 1980; Quantitative Seismology (Theory and Methods), Freeman and Company New York
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 13-APR-13 1,5 30
Quiz 12 11-MAY-13 1,5 10
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 15 15-JUN-13 1,5 10
End-of-term exam 16 22-JUN-13 1,5 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 16 48
Sınıf dışı çalışma 1 16 16
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 1 5 5
Arasınav 2 1 2
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 3 1 3
Proje 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 1 9 9
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load85