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JFZL7231Gravimetry 3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird 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
LecturerProf. Dr. Nilgün Lütfiye SAYIL
Co-Lecturernone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To investigate the gravitational field, shape and isostatic theories. To make analysis of gravite anomalies according to isostatic models. Modeling of lithospheric deformations and in situ density distributions in the investigation of dynamics of tectonic systems.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : To be able to model deep interfaces in tectonic system dynamics research.1,21
PO - 2 : Write computer programs to model the geophysical responses measured in a variety of gravity techniques.1,21
PO - 3 : Process and invert a variety of gravity geophysical measurements into their causative earth models.1,21
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
To reveal the relationship between shape and gravitational field. Modeling of lithospheric deformations and in situ density distributions in the investigation of the dynamics of tectonic systems, other than the local form. Investigation of gravity anomalies of various tectonic models. Examination of the components of gravity anomaly.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Newton's Laws
 Week 2Measurement of Absolute Gravity
 Week 3Gravity Potential
 Week 4Components of Gravity Acceleration
 Week 5Reference Ellipsoid
 Week 6Moment of Inertia
 Week 7Geoid
 Week 8Pratt Isostatic Theory
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Airy Isostatic Theory
 Week 11Vening Meinesz Isostatic Theory
 Week 12Lithospheric Bending Properties
 Week 13Free Air and Bouguer Anomalies
 Week 14Free Air and Bouguer Anomalies According to the Lithospheric Bending Model
 Week 15Various applications
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Oruç, B., 2012. Gravimetri, Umuttepe Yayınları. ISBN: 978-605-5936-65-5
 
Recommended Reading
1Sanver, M ve İşseven, T. 2007. Gravite ve Manyetik Arama Yöntemleri, Nobel Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978-9944-77-168-9
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 06/11/2018 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 03/01/2019 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
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 10 100
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 15 3 45
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 10 3 30
Total work load221