GEOE532 SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY
| Course Code: | 5640532 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NURETDİN KAYMAKCI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
* Understanding geology in the 3rd dimension by integration of various data
* Interpretation of faults at depth using seismic and borehole data
* Interpretation of horizon surfaces
* Development of solid models
* Construction of regional cross-sections
* cross-section balancing
* paleogeographic reconstructions
* resource targeting
Course Content
Stratigraphic principles applied to subsurface. Essentials of reservoir geology and formation evaluation. Laboratory work include lithofacies analysis, correlation of well logs, subsurface maps and illustrations.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students will be proficient on
* interpretation of faults in 2d and 3D data
* developing 3D models
* structural styles
* regional deformation mechanisms
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | specialize 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; | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have 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; | ✔ | |||
| 3 | be able to systematically acquire new scientific knowledge to design and improve socio-economical-technical systems; | ✔ | |||
| 4 | be able to conduct scientific research in the field of geological engineering; | ✔ | |||
| 5 | be able to apply critical reasoning in their professional careers; | ✔ | |||
| 6 | appreciate the academic ethics; | ✔ | |||
| 7 | well prepared to live and work in a diverse global environment. | ✔ | |||