TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS311 |
| Name | Evolution and Fossil Evidences |
| Term | 2018-2019 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 |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns evolution concept |
| LO02 | Learns evolution theory. |
| LO03 | Knows knowledge of beginning of life. |
| LO04 | Learns first plant and animal fossils. |
| LO05 | Has knowledge about species concept. |
| LO06 | Learns geological time and their characteristic fossils. |
| LO07 | Understands chanching life through time. |
| LO08 | Understands a chanching system of evolution. |
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. | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 2 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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 | 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 (Paleozoic) | To read references | |
| 11 | Characteristic fossils of Geological Time (Mesozoic) | To read references | |
| 12 | Characteristic fossils of Geological Time (Cenozoic) | 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 | Term Exams | To read references | |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 |