JZ203 Micropaleontology

3 ECTS - 1-1 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 1.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ203
Name Micropaleontology
Term 2018-2019 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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Resources

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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. 3
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 3
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. 0
PLO04 - Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 0
PLO05 - Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 3
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 2
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. 2
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. 2


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

Update Time: 09.05.2018 02:53