Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS441 |
| Name | Palaeogeography and Fossils |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| 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
Association of the ocean-continent in geological time, continental drift and migration, the stories of these events, which explains the fossil groups.
Course Content
Association of the ocean-continent in geological time, continental drift and migration, the stories of these events, which explains the fossil groups.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To learn the state of the continental, slip movements in the Palaeozoic upper system |
| LO02 | To learn the state of the continental, slip movements in the Mesozoic upper system |
| LO03 | To learn the state of the continental, slip movements in the Senozoic upper system |
| LO04 | To learn the status of the oceans and their position in plate tectonics |
| LO05 | Migration occurrences in paleogeography with plate tectonics |
| LO06 | To examine the development of the Palaeozoic paleogeography and plate tectonics |
| LO07 | To examine Mesozoic paleogeography and Tethyan Ocean relationship |
| LO08 | To examine the formation of Cenozoic paleogeography and Mediterranean model |
| LO09 | To teach global warming and its effects |
| LO10 | To learn the factors that enable the formation of the beads |
| LO11 | To learn the factors that make the formation of the sea |
| LO12 | To learn about Precambrian Sea and its creatures |
| LO13 | To provide information on the Mesozoic ecosystem and its organisms |
| LO14 | Examination of age limits in Paleogene-Neogene systems |
| LO15 | Late Cenozoic salinity crisis, identification of areas and effects |
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. | 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 | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar System, the Sun's Effect on Earth of this, the Moon and the Sun Eclipses | Reading references | |
| 2 | Air Conditions, Air Masses and approaches to each other, Storms | Reading references | |
| 3 | Events oceans, wave formation, Waves and Sea Surges, Marine Underwater World, Continental Shelf, Coral Development, the deep oceans, trenches, Mid-Ocean Ridge | Reading references | |
| 4 | Evolution of the land and the sea, Plate Tectonics, Earth Events: Geysers, Earthquake, Seismic Waves | Reading references | |
| 5 | Weather Factors in the formation of the land: erosion, wind erosion, coastal erosion, coastal elevated and crashed Lines, river erosion, glacial erosion | Reading references | |
| 6 | Development History of Rocks, Geological Age Determination, Geological Timetable | Reading references | |
| 7 | Development History of Rocks, Geological Age Determination, Geological Timetable | Reading references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading references | |
| 9 | Precambrian seas and live life in the Cambrian seas: United Nautiloidler, large snails, trilobites, etc.., Ordovician seas: graptolites, Nautiloidlea | Reading references | |
| 10 | Silurian seas: graptolites, Camerata, First Fish, Devonian and the Black Sea Ecosystem: trilobites, brachiopods, Bony Fish, Millipedes, The First Land Plants, Carboniferous and the Black Sea Ecosystem: corals, brachiopods, crinoid, the first winged insects and reptiles, the first amphibians, The first vertebrates, Land Plants | Reading references | |
| 11 | Progress and Transfer of Ownership to land ashore Life: Permian Sea and Land Ecosystem: Herb and Meat Eater large reptiles, giant flies, the first Trees: Sigillaria, Lepidodendron, Triassic Ecosystem: Very primitive dinosaurs, fish, amphibians, continental drift, and Separations | Reading references | |
| 12 | Jurassic Ecosystem: Advanced Bead Fish and dinosaurs, Jurassic paleogeography | Reading references | |
| 13 | Palaeogeography of Cretaceous, the Tethys Sea State, Land and Sea Turtles, dinosaurs, modern bony fishes | Reading references | |
| 14 | Replacement of Reptiles Mammals Age: Paleocene Palaeogeography and Life: The Meat Eater Groups, horse ancestor, Eocene Palaeogeography and Life: The Rhinoceros ancestor, Multi-horned weed eaters, first Bats, Oligocene Palaeogeography and Life: The elephant ancestor, meat-eating groups, the development of the Miocene | Reading references | |
| 15 | Replacement of Reptiles Mammals Age: Paleocene Palaeogeography and Life: The Meat Eater Groups, horse ancestor, Eocene Palaeogeography and Life: The Rhinoceros ancestor, Multi-horned weed eaters, first Bats, Oligocene Palaeogeography and Life: The elephant ancestor, meat-eating groups, the development of the Miocene | Reading references | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
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 |