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Course Description Course Name : Stratigraphy of Paleogene benthic foraminifer Course Code : JM-518 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NİYAZİ AVŞAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about stratigraphic units and classification. Learns the definition and usage of biostratigraphic units. Learns shallow benthic zones. Learns unofficial biozones. Learns correlation. Learns the methods and the interpretation in paleontology. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the solutions of stratigraphic problems of the earth by examining the benthic forams in Paleogene period and the ways to find oil and coal formations. Course Contents : Stratoype Western Europe Paleogene eras, the Paleogene standard eras and foraminifera bio-zones that characterize eras, serial classes and magnetic anomalies. 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 Stratigraphic units and classification 1. Lithostratigraphic units Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 2 2. Biostratigraphic units Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 3 3. Chronostratigraphic units Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 4 Definition and use of biostratigraphic units Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 5 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Danian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 6 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Selandian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 7 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Thanetian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 8 Mid-term Exam Exam Preparation Written Exam 9 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Ilerdian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 10 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Cuisian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 11 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Lutetian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 12 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Bartonian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 13 Shallow benthic zones: Definition and contained benthic forms (Priabonian) Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 14 Correlation Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 15 Methods and evaluation in paleontology Reading the references Lecture-presentation and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Exam Preparation Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sayar, C., 1992. Biyostratigrafi. İ.T.Ü. Maden Fakültesi Gümüşsuyu/ İstanbul.  Serra-Kiel, J., Hottinger, L., Caus, E., Drobne, K., Ferrandez, C., Jauhri, A. K., Less, G., Pavlovec, R., Pignatti, J., Samso, J. M., Schaub, H., Sirel, E., Strougo, A., Tambareau, Y., Tosqella, J., and Zakrevskaya, E., 1998. Larger foraminiferal biostratigraphy of the Tethyan Paleocene and Eocene. Bulletin Geological Society of France, 169, 281-299. 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 14 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 2 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 3 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 3 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 2 5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 4 6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 4 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 3 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 2 10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 2 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 145 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.8 ECTS Credit: 6