COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Geological Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ERHAN AKAY

Offered to

Geological Engineering
Geological Engineering

Course Objective

to introduce students the volvanism as a phenomena and physical characteristics of the volcanic rocks and structures.
to make student able to understand the conditions, tectonic setting and evolution of the volcanic activity using the physical characteristics of it

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

Main textbook
1. Cas, R.A.F. and Wright, J.V., 1987, Volcanic Successions. Modern and Ancient.
Chapman and Hall. 528p.
2. Fink, H. J. (ed.), 1990, Lava Flows and Domes: Emplacement Mechanisms and Hazard
Implications. IEVCEI Proceedings in Volcanology, n: 2

Supplementary books
1. McPhie, J., Doyle, M. And Allen, R., 1993. Volcanic Textures. A guide to the
interpretation of textures in volcanic rocks. CODES Key Centre, University of Tasmania.
2. Scarth, A. 1994, Volcanoes: An Introduction. University College London Press,
London. 272p.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Interactive courses, tutorials, field study, assignment-presantation

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Project includes a report on a topic selected by the student.

Assessment Criteria

able to understand volcanism and volcanic proccesses-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment
able to know the formation of different volcanic rocks-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment
able to define wolcanic structures-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment
able to define volcanic sequences-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment
able to understand physical and chemical proccesses controlling the volcanism-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment
able to define different volcanic structures and sequences in the field-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment
able to relate the volcanic structures and sequences to the volcanic activity and prccesses-mid-tem, final and make-up exams, assignment

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

232 301 7326

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes