JM521 Biostratigraphy

6 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code JM521
Name Biostratigraphy
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK


Course Goal

To teach the importance and the usage of biostratigraphy in establishing the stratigraphy.

Course Content

Stratigraphy, fossil, biostratighraphy

Course Precondition

Course with No Prerequisites

Resources

Biyostratigrafi, C Sayar - İTÜ Yayınları, 1992

Notes

Atike Nazik, presentations. It is shared with the students taking the course. https://stratigraphy.org/guide/bio


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn biostratigraphy units
LO02 Understand lithostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic correlations
LO03 Learns speciation, evolution and taxonomy
LO04 Comprehend paleontological correlation using fossils


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of Stratigraphy, Paleontology and biostratigraphy To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
2 Development of paleontology and biyostratigraphy To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
3 Lithostratigraphic units and their classification. To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
4 Lithodemic units and their classification. To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
5 Ecostratigraphy, Chronostratigraphy and Geochronology units and their classification To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
6 The usage of biostratigraphic units To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
7 Relationship between Physical Stratigraphy and Biostratigraphy To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
8 Mid-Term Exam To read references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Correlation To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 The map of facies and biozone To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
11 Fossil Taxonomy (Systematic) To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
12 Methods and Reviews of Paleontology To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
13 Stratigraphic Series, Geographical Series To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
14 Development Series, Morphological Series To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
15 Evolution Series and Speciation To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
16 Term Exams To read references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams To read references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS