JEM604 - ADVANCED PHOTOGEOLOGY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED PHOTOGEOLOGY | JEM604 | Any Semester/Year | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Prequisites | NONE | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Case Study Problem Solving | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Prof.Dr. Kadir DÄ°RÄ°K | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of the course is to teach student: the basic knowledge about aerial photographs; the data which can be obtained from aerial photographs and use of this data for lithologic and structural interpretation and solving of geologic problems. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The basic knowledge about aerial photographs; tone, texture and drainage analyses; lithologic and structural interpretation; preparation of photogeologic map and writing technical report. | |||||
| References | Allum, J.A.E., 1975, Photogeology and Regional mapping, Pergamon Press, 107 p. Bandat, H.F., 1962, Aerogeology, Gulf Publishing Company, 350 p. Dirik, K. 2012. Advanced Photogeology Lecture Notes. http://yunus.hacettepe.edu.tr/~kdirik/advanced_photogeology1.htm Drury, S.A., 1986, Image Interpretation in Geology, Allen and Unwin, 243 p. Hamblin, W.K., Howard, J.D., 1986, Exercises in Physical Geology, Burgess Publishing, 191 p Miller, V.C., 1981, Photogeology, McGraw-Hill, 248 p. Ray, R.G., 1960, Aerial Photographs in Geologic Interpretation and Mapping, U.S. Geological Survey, Professional Paper, 373 p. Wanless, H.R., Aerial Stereo Photographs, Dept of Geology, Univ. of Illinois. Way, D.S., 1973, Terrain Analysis, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dowden Hutchinson and Ross.n | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to advanced photogeology |
| Week 2 | The basics of image interpretation |
| Week 3 | Factors affecting aerial photographs |
| Week 4 | Correct orientation of aerial photographs |
| Week 5 | Lithologic interpretation and drawing of boundaries (sedimentary rocks) |
| Week 6 | Lithologic interpretation and drawing of boundaries (magmatic rocks) |
| Week 7 | Lithologic interpretation and drawing of boundaries (metamorphic rocks) |
| Week 8 | Midterm exam |
| Week 9 | Structural interpretation (horizontal beds) |
| Week 10 | Structural interpretation (folded beds) |
| Week 11 | Structural interpretation (faults) |
| Week 12 | Preparation of photogeologic map from aerial photographs (simple) |
| Week 13 | Preparation of photogeologic map from aerial photographs (complex) |
| Week 14 | Preparation of photogeologic map from aerial photographs (simple) |
| Week 15 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 5 | 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Homework assignment | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 46 | 93 | 225 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Student reaches, interprets and uses the information by using all aspects of scientific research techniques. | X | ||||
| 2. Student closely follows the science and technology, has in-depth knowledge on techniques and methods of the fields of earth sciences and engineering. | X | ||||
| 3. Student knows data collection techniques, if needed, fill in the limited or missing data sets by means of scientific techniques and use the data sets. | X | ||||
| 4. Student interprets and combines the information from different disciplines. | X | ||||
| 5. Student recognizes lifelong learning and universal values and is aware of new and emerging applications in earth sciences. | X | ||||
| 6. Student defines engineering problems and develops innovative methods on problem solving and design enhancement | X | ||||
| 7. Student, in addition to his/her ability to work independently, leads multidisciplinary team work, produces solutions for complex situations by taking responsibility. | X | ||||
| 8. Student has the ability of developing new and original ideas and methods. | X | ||||
| 9. Student uses the foreign language in verbal and written communication, at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio B2. | X | ||||
| 10. Student presents the results of processes of a study with an open and systematic manner in the national and international scientific platforms. | X | ||||
| 11. Student respects rules of social and scientific ethics at all stages of his/her research, takes into account the social and environmental effects in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 12. Student can design and organize experimental laboratory and field studies within the scope of his/her research. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest