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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Earth Science |
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| Course Code |
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FTÖ308 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the definitions of Geology, interests
Knows the evolution of the Earth´s physical and chemical properties
Learns physical and chemical properties of minerals and rocks, rock properties
Studies physical and chemical weathering
Learns the principles of plate tectonics
earthquakes
Studies geological times, determines the age of the earth
Studies rivers, landforms
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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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Explaining the concept of geology, crustal structure, formation and evolution, composition. The concept of the earthquake. Landforms, rivers and groundwater. The earth´s age, fossils |
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| Course Contents |
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The definitions of Geosciences, interests, world evolution of the Earth´s physical and chemical properties of minerals and rocks, rock properties, physical and chemical weathering, the principles of plate tectonics, earthquakes, tectonic deformation of rocks, geological times, determine the age of the earth, rivers, landforms. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrom and
laboratory
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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 |
Concepts related to earth science, earth formation and solar system |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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2 |
Minerals and rocks, minerals properties |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
and laboratory |
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3 |
Properties of rocks |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
laboratory
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4 |
Classification and types of rocks
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Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
laboratory |
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5 |
The structure of the earth´s crust, plate tectonics
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Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
laboratory |
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6 |
Deformation and tectonic movements
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Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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7 |
Structural features (faults, folds and types)
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Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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8 |
Mid-term exam
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exam preparation |
writting examination |
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9 |
earthquakes |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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10 |
Groundwater and springs
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Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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11 |
Geological time table, fossils |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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12 |
Geologic Age
and Techniques to determine the geological age
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Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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13 |
Landforms |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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14 |
Rivers and valey |
Reading and lecture notes on the subject of resources
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Lecture, demonstration
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16/17 |
Final exam |
exam preparation |
writting examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
physical geology, Kadir Dirik (book)
Sedat TÜRKMEN Lecture notes
Internet and library resources
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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 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
0 |
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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 |
Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. |
3 |
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2 |
Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. |
2 |
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3 |
Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. |
4 |
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4 |
Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. |
2 |
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5 |
Explains application areas of science in everyday life. |
5 |
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6 |
Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. |
3 |
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7 |
Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
5 |
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8 |
Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. |
4 |
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9 |
Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . |
5 |
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10 |
Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. |
4 |
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11 |
Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. |
5 |
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12 |
Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. |
3 |
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13 |
Has life-long learning awareness. |
5 |
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14 |
Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. |
5 |
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15 |
Uses information and communication technologies effectively. |
3 |
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16 |
Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. |
2 |
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17 |
Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . |
4 |
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18 |
Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. |
3 |
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19 |
Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
5 |
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20 |
In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. |
4 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 67 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.68 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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