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  • Geophysics and Earthquake
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Course Introduction Information
Code - Course Title FİZ344 - Geophysics and Earthquake
Course Type Area 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
Required or Recommended Resources Applied Geophysics (W. M. Telford, L. P. Geldart, R. E. Sheriff)An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics (John M. Reynolds)Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis (Jack Baker, Brendon Bradley, Peter Stafford)
Recommended Reading List Applied Geophysics (W. M. Telford, L. P. Geldart, R. E. Sheriff)An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics (John M. Reynolds)Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis (Jack Baker, Brendon Bradley, Peter Stafford)Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters (Max Wyss)Fundamentals of Geophysics (William Lowrie)Uygulamalı Jeofizik (Prof. Dr. Ali Keçeli - TMMOB Jeofizik Mühendisleri Odası Yayınları)
Assessment methods and criteria 1 Midterm Exam 1 Final
Work Placement Homework
Sustainability Development Goals Sustainable Cities and Communities

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 Fundamental Principles of Geophysics
Week - 2 Seismic Waves
Week - 3 Seismic Refraction Method; Subsurface profile, layer thicknesses
Week - 4 Seismic Reflection Method: Subsurface models and fault lines
Week - 5 Gravity and Magnetic Methods: Detection of density contrasts and tectonic boundaries
Week - 6 Electromagnetic (EM) Methods: Conductivity contrasts and fault zones
Week - 7 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Shallow fault ruptures and near-surface investigations
Week - 8 Microtremor Method
Week - 9 Applications of the Microtremor Method: Predominant site period
Week - 10 Borehole Geophysics Methods: Site classification (Vs30 measurements)
Week - 11 Seismic Microzonation
Week - 12 Soil Dynamics and Applied Geophysics
Week - 13 Urban Resilience
Week - 14 Multi-Hazard Approach

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