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Course Description Course Name : Sedimentary environments and Facies Course Code : J 422 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. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the concept of sedimentary environment and facies. Identifies the concept of sedimentary environment and facies, knows the relationship between them. Performes measurement of sedimentary logs in details. Seperates the sedimentary environment by using facies analysis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : J 206 Sedimentology J 307 Sedimentary petrography Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Recognizes the environment of sedimentary rocks and their sedimentary facies, seperates and defines them. Course Contents : Facies analysis on sedimentary sucsessions, measuring the sedimentary logs and the analysis of sedimentary environment. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture Room and Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Sedimentary environments and the definition of facies. The criteria of recognizing sedimentary environments. Updating the knowledge of sedimentology and field geology Oral presentation 2 Performing the facies analysis and criteria of classification. Updating the knowledge of sedimentology and field geology Oral presentation 3 Sedimentary logging and facies analysis. Studying on subjects related with sedimentary environments Oral presentation 4 Sedimentary environment analysis (general properties of rivers, alluvial fans, glaciers, lakes and deserts) Studying on subjects related with sedimentary environments Oral presentation 5 Sedimentary environment analysis (general properties of transitional environments). Studying on subjects related with sedimentary environments Oral presentation 6 Sedimentary environment analysis (general properties of marine environments) Studying on subjects related with sedimentary environments Oral presentation 7 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on subjects related with sedimentary environments Oral presentation 8 Mid-term Exam Preparing for the Mid-term Exam Written Exam 9 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 10 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 11 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 12 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 13 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 14 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 15 Sedimentary environments and facies examples. Studying on the literature related with sedimentary environment and facies analysis Facies analysis and interpretation of environment by giving examples 16/17 Final Exam Preparing for the Final Exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 60 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. 2 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 0 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 0 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 0 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 4 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 0 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 0 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. 3 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 0 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. 4 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 0 16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 0 17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 5 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 4 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 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 72 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88 ECTS Credit: 3