J416 Role of Paleontology for Hydrocarbon Investigation

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code J416
Name Role of Paleontology for Hydrocarbon Investigation
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach hydrocarbon exploration methods.

Course Content

Significance of Paleontology in hydrocarbon explorations

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the main principles of the hydrocarbon.
LO02 Determines the lithological series and reservoirs with hydrocarbon.
LO03 Learns the significance of paleontology in hydrocarbon exploration.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose.
PLO02 - Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards
PLO03 - Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively.
PLO04 - Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results.
PLO05 - Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups
PLO06 - Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date
PLO07 - Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously.
PLO08 - Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century.


Week Plan

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


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 200 -20
1. Final Exam - 60
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) 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 (Hour) 74
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,96
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 23.03.2016 10:29