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  • Geophysics and Earthquake
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title FİZ344 - Geophysics and Earthquake
Course Type Elective Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 2+0
ECTS 3.0
Course Instructor(s) DOÇENT DOKTOR MUAMMER TÜN
Mode of Delivery face to face
Prerequisites To have taken basic courses in Physics
Courses Recomended Physics I, Physics II
Recommended Reading List History and Development of Seismology, General Seismology, Plate Tectonics, Exploration Seismology; Basic Concepts in Seismology: Observational Seismology, Instrumental SeismologyHistorical Development of Seismic Networks on a World Scaledevelopment of seismic network in TurkeyWhat are Seismic Networks used for?Design and Planning of Seismic NetworksTurkey and the Seismic Network Applications Around the World ExamplesHow to Operate Seismic Networks?Instruments used in seismic networksInstallation of instruments used in seismic networks in the fieldEvaluation of records of seismic networksStudies on security, data format and noise in seismic networksAnalysis and storage of data obtained in seismic networksCalculation of Earthquake ParametersPublishing results from seismic networks
Assessment methods and criteria 1 Midterm Exam 1 Final
Work Placement Homework
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 History and Development of Seismology:
Week - 2 General Seismology,
Week - 3 Plate Tectonics
Week - 4 Exploration Seismology
Week - 5 Main Principles of Seismology:
Week - 6 Seismic waves, P, S , Surface waves, Microtremor
Week - 7 Seismology applications : Observational Seismology
Week - 8 seismology applications:Instrumental Seismology
Week - 9 Determination of Earthquake Parameters;
Week - 10 Moment Tensor Solution
Week - 11 Seismological Software: Seismological Data Analysis
Week - 12 Earthquake Location Determination; Seismotectonics: Seismicity, Faulting Mechanism
Week - 13 Earthquake Occurrence Pattern, Relation of Earthquakes and Active Faults;
Week - 14 Different Application of Seismology: Different Seismological Applications and Network Design.

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  • Observation
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  • Problem Solving
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  • Productive
  • Entrepreneur
  • Follow ethical and moral rules
  • Civic awareness
  • To work in interdisciplinary projects

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 40
Final Exam 1 60
Toplam (%) 100
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