JS311 Evolution and Fossil Evidences

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JS311
Name Evolution and Fossil Evidences
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 5. 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 Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the evolution and chanching of life with fossil evidences.

Course Content

Evolution, Theories, Fossil evidences

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

Prof.Dr. Ali DEMİRSOY, Kalıtım ve Evrim, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara, Steven M. Stanley, Zaman içinde yeryuvarı ve yaşam, 1989, W.H. Freeman and Company, USA. Evrim, TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara, Prof.Dr. Cazibe SAYAR, Paleontoloji, İTÜ Kütüphanesi, Sayı: 1435, İSTANBUL


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes


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 Introduction, Evolution Concep To read references
2 The historical development evolution To read references
3 Theories of Evolution To read references
4 Theories of Evolution To read references
5 Mechanisms of Evolution: Mutation, Variation To read references
6 Mechanisms of evolution: natural selection, micro-and macroevolution To read references
7 Species: biological, geographical and morphological species To read references
8 Mid-term exam To read references
9 Beginning of life: the first fossils To read references
10 Characteristic fossils of Geological Time To read references
11 Characteristic fossils of Geological Time To read references
12 Characteristic fossils of Geological Time To read references
13 Evolution index fossils: Invertebrates To read references
14 Evolution index fossils: Vertebrates To read references
15 Mass extinction and their reasons at the geological time 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 09:00