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Course Description Course Name : Evolution and fossil evidence Course Code : J 440 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. ATİKE NAZİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns evolution concept Learns evolution theory. Knows knowledge of beginning of life. Learns first plant and animal fossils. Has knowledge about species concept. Learns geological time and their characteristic fossils. Understands chanching life through time. Understands a chanching system of evolution. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the evolution and chanching of life with fossil evidences. Course Contents : Evolution, Theories, Fossil evidences Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department of Geological Engineering Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction, Evolution Concept To read references Presentation & Discussion 2 The historical development evolution To read references Presentation & Discussion 3 Theories of Evolution To read references Presentation & Discussion 4 Theories of Evolution To read references Presentation & Discussion 5 Mechanisms of Evolution: Mutation, Variation To read references Presentation & Discussion 6 Mechanisms of evolution: natural selection, micro-and macroevolution To read references Presentation & Discussion 7 Species: biological, geographical and morphological species To read references Presentation & Discussion 8 Mid-term exam To read references written examination 9 Beginning of life: the first fossils To read references Presentation & Discussion 10 Characteristic fossils of Geological Time To read references Presentation & Discussion 11 Characteristic fossils of Geological Time To read references Presentation, laboratory works & Discussion 12 Characteristic fossils of Geological Time To read references Presentation, laboratory works & Discussion 13 Evolution index fossils: Invertebrates To read references Presentation, laboratory works & Discussion 14 Evolution index fossils: Vertebrates To read references Presentation & Discussion 15 Mass extinction and their reasons at the geological time To read references Presentation & Discussion 16/17 Final exam To read references written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof.Dr. Ali DEMİRSOY, Heredity and Evolution, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara  Steven M. Stanley, Earth and life through time, 1989, W.H. Freeman and Company, USA.  Evolution, TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara  Prof.Dr. Cazibe SAYAR, Paleontology, ITU Library, Number: 1435, İSTANBUL 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 3 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 1 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 3 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 2 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 3 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 4 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 5 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. 1 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. 4 11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 3 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 2 13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 2 14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 1 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 1 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 1 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 1 19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 2 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 86 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.44 ECTS Credit: 3