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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0005 |
| Name | Geological Heritage |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this lesson is to to raise awareness of students in regards to natural beauties accepted as Geological Heritage (fossils, minerals, gemstones, metals, sinkholes, sand dunes, caves, volcanoes, etc.) to ensure their protection and transfer to future generations, and to introduce geological heritage, geotourism and geoparks concepts which are new to geology and Natural Monument of Turkey qualified Geologic Formations.
Course Content
Concepts related to Geological Heritage. Foreign and domestic institutions on Geological Heritage, Geological Heritage lists and their importance and conservation, Geological heritage and the importance of education, List of Turkey geological heritage, geotourism capacity, geopark sites.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the concepts of geological heritage, Geopark and Geotourism |
| LO02 | Has information about the work done in this area in Turkey and the world |
| LO03 | Increase awareness of the geological structures found in nature |
| LO04 | Develops awareness of the protection of natural assets |
| LO05 | Changes in the understanding of tourism |
| LO06 | Develops the idea of the establishment and dissemination of natural history museums |
| LO07 | Contributes to the work of the Geological Heritage inventory of areas in Turkey |
| LO08 | Has knowledge about accepted geological heritage areas in Turkey |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, definitions, concepts related to the course | preparation is not required | |
| 2 | Foreign and domestic institutions on Geological Heritage | To read references | |
| 3 | Geological Heritage lists | To read references | |
| 4 | The importance and conservation of Geological Heritage | To read references | |
| 5 | Geological Heritage lists and some examples (Europe) | To read references | |
| 6 | Geological Heritage lists and some examples (America) | To read references | |
| 7 | Geological Heritage lists and some examples (Africa) | To read references | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | To read references | |
| 9 | Geological Heritage lists and some examples (Asia-Pasific) | To read references | |
| 10 | Geological Heritage lists and some examples (Turkey) | To read references | |
| 11 | Geology and Archaeology (Geoarchaeology) | To read references | |
| 12 | Geology and Tourism (Geotourism) | To read references | |
| 13 | Laws on the protection of geological heritage 1 | To read references | |
| 14 | Laws on the protection of geological heritage 2 | To read references | |
| 15 | Geological heritage and the importance of education, Final exam | To read references |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |