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  Course Description
Course Name : Paleontology in Hydrocarbon Research

Course Code : J 416

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the main principles of the hydrocarbon.
Determines the lithological series and reservoirs with hydrocarbon.
Learns the significance of paleontology in hydrocarbon exploration.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach hydrocarbon exploration methods.

Course Contents : Significance of Paleontology in hydrocarbon explorations

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Main Principles of Hydrocarbon Reading references Presentation, discussion
2 Lithologic hydrocarbon series, reservoirs and traps with Hydrocarbon Reading references Presentation, discussion
3 Stratigraphic hydrocarbon traps Reading references Presentation, discussion
4 Microfossil groups contained in evaporite zones (Ostracoda) Reading references Presentation, discussion
5 Microfossil groups contained in evaporite zones (benthic foraminifera and micro mollusca) Reading references Presentation, discussion
6 Planktonic foraminifera within Stratigraphic traps Reading references Presentation, discussion
7 Planktonic foraminifera and zone fossils of Stratigraphic traps Reading references Presentation, discussion
8 Mid-term Exam preparation Written exam
9 Nannoplanktons of stratigraphic traps Reading references Presentation, discussion
10 Hydrocarbons and fossil contents of trap with reefal characteristics (microfossils, stratigraphic ranges) (I) Reading references Presentation, discussion
11 Hydrocarbons and fossil contents of trap with reefal characteristics (microfossils, stratigraphic ranges) (II) Reading references Presentation, discussion
12 Hydrocarbons and fossil contents of trap with reefal characteristics (colony organisms, crinoids, bryozoans, algae, corals and stratigraphic ranges) (III) Reading references Presentation, discussion
13 Lagoon groups, classes and types within the Sapropel formations Reading references Presentation, discussion
14 Salt domes and their hydrocarbon content and poor biota (I) Reading references Presentation, discussion
15 Salt domes and their hydrocarbon content and poor biota (II) Reading references Presentation, discussion
16/17 Final exam exam preparation Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Wilson, J., 1975, Carbonate Facies in Geologic History.
 Bremer, H.,1978, Paleontoloji, Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitapları Serisi No. 46 Bornova-İzmir;
 Alkaya, F.,1998, Paleontoloji I Makrofosiller, T.C. Selçuk Üniversitesi Mühendislik-Mimarlık Fakültesi (Yayın No : 42), Konya.
 Gökçen, S. L. , 1982; Stratigrafi İlkeleri.
 Alkaya,F.,1998, Paleontoloji I Makrofosiller, T.C. Selçuk Üniversitesi Mühendislik-Mimarlıkfakültesi (Yayın No : 42), Konya.;
 İnan, N., 2006, Paleontoloji, Mühendislik Bilimleri Dizisi: 1, Seçkin Yayıncılık Anonim Şirketi, Ankara.
 Sayar, C.,1991, Paleontoloji Omurgasız Fosiller, T.C. İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Sayı:1435.;
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 7 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 4
2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 4
3 Uses the information technology effectively. 5
4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 4
5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 5
6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 3
7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 4
8 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. 2
9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4
10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 0
11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 0
12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 4
13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 5
14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 3
15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 2
16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 4
17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 4
18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 5
19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 0
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 2 14
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 74
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96
ECTS Credit: 3