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  Course Description
Course Name : Paleogene Stratigraphy

Course Code : JM-559

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about the biozones and paleogeography of Paleocene sub-system of the Tertiary

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the division of sub-system of Paleocene in Tertiary and the assessment of typical localities.

Course Contents : Stratigraphic changes in Paleogene

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Tertiary system and its history Reading the references Presentation, discussion
2 Division of the Tertiary system, sub-system of the Paleogene Reading the references Presentation, discussion
3 Paleogene system, its history, the unit stratoype Reading the references Presentation, discussion
4 Division of Paleogene system, series and stages (I) Reading the references Presentation, discussion
5 Division of Paleogene system, series and stages (II) Reading the references Presentation, discussion
6 General characteristics of Paleogene Reading the references Presentation, discussion
7 Orogenic phases and their results in the Paleogene Reading the references Presentation, discussion
8 Mid-term Exam Review for the exam Written Exam
9 In Paleogene developed orogenic phases and results Reading the references Presentation, discussion
10 European Paleogene, type locality, Paris Basin definition Reading the references Presentation, discussion
11 The correlation between the European Paleogene and the other the levels of Paleogene Reading the references Presentation, discussion
12 The distribution of Paleogene in Turkey Reading the references Presentation, discussion
13 Standard zones of Paleogene ostracods, benthic and planktonic foraminifera Reading the references Presentation, discussion
14 Applications and distribution of standard zones in Turkey and worldwide (I) Reading the references Presentation, discussion
15 Applications and distribution of standard zones in Turkey and World (II) Reading the references Presentation, discussion
16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Brasier, M.D., 1983, Microfossils, George Allen & Unwin (Publishers) Ltd, 40 Museum Street, London WCIA 1LU, UK,193 p.
 Plankton Sratigraphy, 1985, Bolli, Hans M., Saunders, John B., Perch-Nielsen, Katharina, Cambridge University Press, 328 p.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 5
2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5
3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 4
4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 4
5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 5
6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 5
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 5
8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4
9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 3
10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5
11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 5 50
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 140
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6
ECTS Credit: 6