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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ostracod Stratigraphy |
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| Course Code |
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JM-520 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Evaluate a regular and complete paleoenvironmental assessment based on the ostracods microfauna and stratigraphical data base.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach the assessment of Ostracod fauna within the Tethys and Paratethys basins. |
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| Course Contents |
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Description of environmental changes of Ostracod fauna
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty classroms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Cenozoic Upper system |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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2 |
Stratigraphic distribution based on Cenozoic ostracod faunas (I) |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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3 |
Stratigraphic distribution based on Cenozoic ostracod faunas (II) |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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4 |
Tethys biogeography and ostracod fauna |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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5 |
Zones in the Tethyan ostracods, and the distribution of fossils |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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6 |
Zones in the Tethyan ostracods, and the distribution of fossils |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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7 |
The location ostracod fauna in the Paleogene stratigraphy |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term Examination |
Revision for the exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
The location ostracod fauna in the Neogene stratigraphy |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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10 |
Miocene paleogeography, microfauna, mainly the synthesis based on ostracods |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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11 |
Pliocene paleogeography, microfauna, the synthesis based on ostracods |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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12 |
Tertiary ostracodes distribution in Turkey |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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13 |
Tertiary ostracodes distribution in Turkey |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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14 |
Compare biogeographic provinces with Turkey in terms of ostracoda fauna |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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15 |
Correlation with Turkey of biogeographic provinces in terms of ostracods zones |
Reading references |
Presentation, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Revision for the exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Morkhoven, F.P.C.M., Post Palaeozoic Ostracoda, Vol. II, 263 p, 1963, New York.
Sönmez-Gökçen, N., Ostrakodlara Giriş, 1964, MTA Derg. 62, 131-141, Ankara.
Oertli, H.J., 1985. Atlas des Ostracodes de France, Paleogene, Bull. Cetres Rech. Explor.-Prod. Elf-Aquitaine, Mem. 9, Pau.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
10 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
3 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
5 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
4 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
5 |
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5 |
Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level |
5 |
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6 |
Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
5 |
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7 |
Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently |
4 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
5 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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10 |
Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
4 |
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11 |
Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
10 |
4 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 144 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.76 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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