COURSE UNIT TITLE

: EARTHQUAKES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON OUR LIVES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
JEF 2327 EARTHQUAKES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON OUR LIVES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Geophysical Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ÖZKAN CEVDET ÖZDAĞ

Offered to

Geophysical Engineering

Course Objective

The aim is for students from different disciplines to comprehend the multidimensional impacts of earthquakes on our lives (scientific, social, economic, psychological, and cultural) and to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on this issue.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understanding the scientific foundations of earthquakes.
2   Analyzing the social and psychological impacts of earthquakes.
3   Assessing the environmental and health effects of earthquakes.
4   Approaching earthquakes from a multidisciplinary perspective.
5   Being prepared for earthquakes and fostering social awareness.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and Fundamental Concepts What is an earthquake How does it occur Tectonic plates and fault lines Measuring earthquakes: Magnitude and intensity Seismic waves (P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves)
2 The Historical and Geographical Distribution of Earthquakes Earthquakes in the Historical and Instrumental Periods and Their Impacts Highly active Seismic Zones in the World and Turkey
3 The Social and Psychological Impacts of Earthquakes The Effects of Earthquakes on Society Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Psychological Support Community Resilience and Recovery Processes
4 The Economic Impacts of Earthquakes Economic Costs of Earthquakes Impacts on Business and Infrastructure Insurance Systems and Risk Management
5 Earthquakes and the Environment Environmental Impacts of Earthquakes (Landslides, Tsunamis) Effects of Earthquakes on Ecosystems The Relationship Between Climate Change and Earthquakes
6 Earthquakes and Health (Guest Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health) The Impact of Earthquakes on Public Health Emergency Medical Response and Disaster Medicine Epidemic Diseases and Hygiene Issues
7 Earthquakes and Education Earthquake Education and Awareness Programs Disaster Preparedness Programs in Schools Earthquake Simulations and Drills
8 Earthquakes and the Media The Presentation of Earthquake News in the Media Social Media and Earthquake Communication Misinformation (Disinformation) and Fact-Checking
9 Disaster Management in Earthquakes & International Collaboration (Guest Lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Disaster Management) International Disaster Aid and Collaboration Information Sharing Among Earthquake-Prone Countries Global Earthquake Mitigation Strategies
10 Earthquake Engineering and Structural Safety (Guest Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) Earthquake-Resistant Building Design Construction Materials and Earthquake Performance Strengthening Existing Buildings
11 Earthquakes and Technology Earthquake Early Warning Systems Earthquake Simulations and Modeling Artificial Intelligence and Earthquake Prediction
12 Legal Regulations Earthquake Regulations and Legal Framework Post-Earthquake Legal Issues (Property, Insurance)
13 The August 17, 1999 Gölcük Earthquake & February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake and the Issues Encountered Scientific Evaluation of the 1999 Gölcük and 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes Issues Encountered and Comparison
14 General Evaluation and Discussion A General Summary of the Course. Evaluation of Student Assignment Presentations.

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
Pampal, S. & Özmen, B. (2009). Depremler Doğal Afet Midir Depremlerle Baş Edebilmek. Eflatun Yayınevi

Supplementary Book(s):
AFAD, (2014). Açıklamalı Afet Yönetimi Terimleri Sözlüğü
AFAD, (2022). Türkiye Afet Risk Azaltma Planı
Tınal, M. (2011). Izmir Depremleri. Izmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kent Kitaplığı
References:
AFAD, (2014). Açıklamalı Afet Yönetimi Terimleri Sözlüğü
AFAD, (2022). Türkiye Afet Risk Azaltma Planı
Pampal, S. & Özmen, B. (2009). Depremler Doğal Afet Midir Depremlerle Baş Edebilmek. Eflatun Yayınevi
Tınal, M. (2011). Izmir Depremleri. Izmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kent Kitaplığı

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Midterm, homework assignments/presentation and Final exam are essential in determining the grade of the course and attendance is obligatory.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm: %30
Homework assignments/presentation: %20
Final: %50

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

cevdet.ozdag@deu.edu.tr Tel: 0232 301 75 70

Office Hours

Wednesday between 10.00 and 12.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing assignments 1 8 8
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
Project Assignment 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 73

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.1333
LO.2333
LO.3333
LO.4334443
LO.53443

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