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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JZ203 |
| Name | Micropaleontology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the solutions of the geological and stratigraphical problems of Earth by investigating the microfossils.
Course Content
Stratigraphical palaeontology, hypothesis on the begining of life, micropaleontology, micropaleontological methods, foraminifera and their living environments, systematic definitions, ostracoda, siliceous microfossils, palynology, tintinnids, calpionelids, conodonts, calcareous algae.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the description of the fossils. |
| LO02 | Learns the areas in which the fossils are beneficial. |
| LO03 | Learns the fossilization. |
| LO04 | Learns trace fossils. |
| LO05 | Learns the properties of foraminifera. |
| LO06 | Learns test structure and coiling of foraminifera. |
| LO07 | Learns taxonomy proporties of foraminifera. |
| LO08 | Mid exam |
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 | Definition of paleontology, importance and benefits of the fossils, classification of single-celled fossils | reading | |
| 2 | Fossilization event, systematic and taxonomy (classification of living things) | reading | |
| 3 | Ichnology, assumptions about the beginning of life | reading | |
| 4 | The first real fossils, characteristic fossils, and fossils of the zone | reading | |
| 5 | Micropaleontology, history, sampling and preparation | reading | |
| 6 | General characteristics of foraminifera, foraminifera shell structure | reading | |
| 7 | Ecological zones, the factors affecting the distribution of foraminifera | reading | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Midterm exam Preparation | |
| 9 | Test structure and coiling of foraminifera | reading | |
| 10 | Systematic identification, Textularia, Fusulina | reading | |
| 11 | Miliolidae, Alveolinidae | reading | |
| 12 | Rotalidae, Cymbaloporidae, Nummulitidae | reading | |
| 13 | Globotruncanidae, Globorotalidae, Orbitoididae, Discocyclinidae, Lepidocyclinidae, Miogypsinidae | reading | |
| 14 | Ostracods, Radiolarias, Diatoms | reading | |
| 15 | Silicoflagellates, Palynology, Dinoflagellates, Acritarchs, Tintinnids, Calpionellids, Conodonts. | reading | |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam Preparation | |
| 17 | Final exam | Final exam Preparation |
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 |