GEOE493 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING: TECTONICS
| Course Code: | 5640493 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NURETDİN KAYMAKCI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- understand the main forces that impact the Earth's surface and subsurface, what drives them and how the Earth responds,
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the theory of plate tectonics and concept of Wilson Cycle
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of formation of oceanic basins and processes related to the subduction, collision and formation of mage continental cycles,
- geometry and styles of large scale structures in the three main types of plate boundaries (constructive, destructive and conservative) and also plate interiors,
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the driving mechanisms of processes and their products in various plate tectonic settings,
- combine appropriate structural, metamorphic, geochemical, stratigraphical, sedimentological and geophysical evidence to unravel tectonic processes that have been operated.
Course Content
The architecture and evolution of the earth as a four dimensional dynamic system. The mechanisms and controlling factors of opening and closure of oceanic basins, formation of mountain belts, continental plateaus. The styles of regional structures and their bearing on the processes that govern the dynamics and evolution of the continental crust and on the formation and destruction of mega continental cycles.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will understand the architecture and evolution of the earth as a four dimensional dynamic system. The mechanisms and controlling factors of opening and closure of oceanic basins, formation of mountain belts, continental plateaus. The styles of regional structures and their bearing on the processes that govern the dynamics and evolution of the continental crust and on the formation and destruction of mega continental cycles.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems | ✔ | |||