Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | JM526 |
| Name | Earth and Life Through Time |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach the changes on the Earth in geological times.
Course Content
Geological time, orogeny, paleogeographic events, fossils
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns plate movements in geological times |
| LO02 | Comprehends mountain building in geological time |
| LO03 | Comprehends the origin of life in geological time |
| LO04 | Learns fossil evolution and mass extinctions in geologic time |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of geological time, earth and life. | To read references | |
| 2 | Environment and life | To read references | |
| 3 | Fossils and evolution | To read references | |
| 4 | Movements of the earth: Plate Tectonics and Mountain Building | To read references | |
| 5 | Proterozoic global events | To read references | |
| 6 | The Precambrian World | To read references | |
| 7 | The Early Paleozoic World | To read references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To read references | |
| 9 | The Middle Paleozoic World | To read references | |
| 10 | The Late Paleozoic World | To read references | |
| 11 | The early Mesozoic World | To read references | |
| 12 | The middle Mesozoic World | To read references | |
| 13 | The late Mesozoic World | To read references | |
| 14 | The Cenozoic World 1 (Palaeogene-Neogene) | To read references | |
| 15 | The Cenozoic World 2 (Quaternary) | To read references | |
| 16 | Term Exams | To read references | |
| 17 | Term Exams | To read references |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||