JZ205 Stratigraphy

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ205
Name Stratigraphy
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 3. 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. ÜMİT ŞAFAK
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach structures, relationships, environmental properties, bedding types and dating of the layered rocks

Course Content

Stratigraphic principles and positions of layered rocks

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

Ders Notu ve Kitaplar


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Determines depositional processes and stratification.
LO02 Determines discordance and its types
LO03 Learns the basic principles of stratigraphy.
LO04 Establishes stratigraphic correlation.


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. 4
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 5
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 4
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 4
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. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, history, definitions Reading references
2 Sedimentation, depositional processes Reading references
3 Stratification, bedding, bedding types Reading references
4 Properties of sedimentary rocks Reading references
5 Classification of sedimentary rocks Reading references
6 Stratigraphic units, lithostratigraphic, lithodem units Reading references
7 Stratigraphic units, Biostratigraphy, Chronostratigraphy, Geochronology and other units Reading references
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam preparation
9 Interruption in sedimentation, and types of discordance Reading references
10 sequence stratigraphy Reading references
11 Tectonics and their relationships with sedimentation Reading references
12 Geosynclines, their evolutions and classifications Reading references
13 Stratigraphic Correlation Reading references
14 Stratigraphical maps (I) Reading references
15 Stratigraphical maps (II) Reading references
16 Term Exams Exam preparation
17 Term Exams 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: 08.05.2019 03:43