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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Historical Geology |
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| Course Code |
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J 202 |
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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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2 |
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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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Prof.Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows concept of age and geological time.
Learns evolution and occurence of major fossil groups through geological time.
Explains evolution of continents and major orogeny phases through geological time.
Understands relationship between events of present and geological times.
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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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25151 Evolution and fossil evidence
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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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To teach the interrelated physical and biological changes occurring of Earth through geological time. |
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| Course Contents |
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Geological Time Table, paleogeography with physical and biological features of Earth through geological time. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom of Dep. of Geological Engineering |
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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 |
The origin of Earth System, Geological Time Table, Geological Age |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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2 |
Precambrian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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3 |
Palaeozoic, General information, Cambriyen (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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4 |
Ordovisian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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5 |
Silurian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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6 |
Devonian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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7 |
Carboniferous (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam
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To read references |
written examination |
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9 |
Mid-term exam
Permian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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10 |
Mesozoic, General information, Triassic (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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11 |
Jurassic (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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12 |
Cretaceous(Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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13 |
Cenozoic, General information, Classification. |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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14 |
Tertiary (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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15 |
Quaternary (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) |
To read references |
Presentation, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
To read references |
written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Alkaya, F., 2006-2007, (http://www.fusunalkaya.net/)
Earth and life through time, Steven M. Stanley
Meriç, Engin, Historical Geology, 1982, Published by Selçuk University, No:4;
http://www.stratigraphy.org/
http://web.njcu.edu/sites/faculty/dfreile/content/geos_241_
historical_geology.asp
İnan, Nurdan, Taslı, Kemal, 2006, Historical Geology, Published by Mersin Univ., No:15, Engineering Faculty, No:1
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
50 |
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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 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
5 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
3 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
3 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
4 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
4 |
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6 |
Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. |
4 |
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7 |
Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
3 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
4 |
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11 |
Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century |
3 |
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12 |
Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. |
4 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
4 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
3 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
4 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
4 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
3 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
4 |
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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). |
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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 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
2 |
8 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 74 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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