GEOE303 GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING
| Course Code: | 5640303 |
| 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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ATİLLA ARDA ÖZACAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- basic knowledge on geophysical theory
- geophysical data acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation
- common geophysical applications
Course Content
Introduction to geophysical surveying methods and their applications to engineering and geological problems. Global aspects of seismology. Computing laboratory works and case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- collect geophysical data for various geological engineering applications
- work with geophysical data to solve problems related to geological engineering
- understand data capacity gathered by geophysical surveys
- interpret geophysical data and construct models of the subsurface
- formulate alternative geophysical approaches
- propose and design a suitable geophysical survey for a given situation
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 | ✔ | |||