COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Geophysical Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÖKHAN GÖKTÜRKLER

Offered to

Geophysical Engineering

Course Objective

To teach the basic principles of seismic tomography and to give theoretical information about the tomographic algorithms (ART, SIRT and matrice inversion algorithms), to support it with application studies and to interpret tomograms.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
Hardage, B.A.,1992 Crosswell Seismology and Reverse VSP: Seismic Applications Series, vol1. Geophysical Press.
Supplementary Book(s):
- Çoruh, C., Robinson E. S. 1988; Basic Exploration Geophysics, 1st edition, Jhon Wiley and sons, New York.
- Yilmaz, Ö. 2001; Seismic data Analysis: Processing, Inversion, and Interpretation of Seismic data. SEG Tulsa, OK, 2027 pp
Öztürk,K,, 1993. Prospeksiyon Jeofiziği (Sismik), I.Ü Müh. Fak., Istanbul
Tur, H., 2008. Sismik Yorumlama Ders Notları
Us E., Sismik Yöntemler ve Yorumlamaya Giriş. TMMOB, JFMO, No:2, Ankara, 1998
References:
Kanlı,A.I., 2009. Initial velocity model contruction of seismic tomography in near surface applications, journal of applied geophysics, vol. 67, issue 1, p.52-62.
Materials: computer

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, laboratory exercises, homework assignments / presentations, exams

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Homework Assignments: 20% (LO1, LO 2, LO 3, LO4, LO5)
Mid-term exam: 30% (LO1, LO 2, LO 3, LO4, LO5)
Final Exam: 50% (LO1, LO 2, LO 3, LO4, LO5)

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Jeofizik Mühendisliği Bölümü Tınaztepe Kampüsü 35160 Buca-IZMIR
gokhan.gokturkler@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday -10:00-12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes