JZ202 Historical Geology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ202
Name Historical Geology
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the interrelated physical and biological changes occurring of Earth through geological time.

Course Content

Geological Time Table, paleogeography with physical and biological features of Earth through geological time.

Course Precondition

25151 Evrim ve Fosil Kanıtlar 

Resources

Notes

Alkaya, F., 2006-2007, (http://www.fusunalkaya.net/), Earth and life through time, Steven M. Stanley, Meriç, Engin, Tarihsel Jeoloji, 1982, Selçuk Üniversitesi Yayınları, No:4; http://www.stratigraphy.org/ , http://web.njcu.edu/sites/faculty/dfreile/content/geos_241_ historical_geology.asp, İnan, Nurdan, Taslı, Kemal, 2006, Tarihsel Jeoloji, Mersin Üniversitesi Yayınları, No:15, Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:1


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows concept of age and geological time.
LO02 Learns evolution and occurence of major fossil groups through geological time.
LO03 Explains evolution of continents and major orogeny phases through geological time.
LO04 Understands relationship between events of present and geological times.


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 Jurassic (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
2 Precambrian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
3 Palaeozoic, General information, Cambriyen (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
4 Ordovisian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
5 Silurian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
6 Devonian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
7 Carboniferous (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
8 Mid-term exam To read references
9 Mid-term exam Permian (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
10 Mesozoic, General information, Triassic (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
11 Jurassic (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
12 Cretaceous(Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
13 Cretaceous(Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
14 Tertiary (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography) To read references
15 Quaternary (Classification, lithological and biological feature, paleogeography), Final Exam To read references
16 Final exam To read references
17 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

Update Time: 12.06.2017 08:58