GEOE713 GPS IN ACTIVE TECTONICS

Course Code:5640713
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Masters
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. NURETDİN KAYMAKCI
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Background concepts in geodesy and satellite orbits, GPS system and observables, physical effects on GPS surveying, GPS products. Euler vector, geodetic and geophysical plate motion models, earthquake mechanics, inter-seismic, co-seismic and post-seismic deformation modeling from GPS products.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1specialize with advanced knowledge in a selection of major topics, including applied geology, engineering geology, rock mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrogeology, structural geology, paleontology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, remote sensing and geographic information systems, earthquakes, mass wasting processes, their recognition and underlying fundamental principles;
2have advanced ability in management and communication skills, including problem definition, project design, decision processes, teamwork, written and oral reports, scientific publications to formulate and solve a Geological Engineering problem;
3be able to systematically acquire new scientific knowledge to design and improve socio-economical-technical systems;
4be able to conduct scientific research in the field of geological engineering;
5be able to apply critical reasoning in their professional careers;
6appreciate the academic ethics;
7well prepared to live and work in a diverse global environment.