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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS321 |
| Name | Micropaleontology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans 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 solutions of the geological problems by using the microfossils.
Course Content
Microfossils, extraction techniques for microfossils, characteristic microfossils through geological time, the importance of microfossils in analysis of geological events.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns about plants and animal microfossils |
| LO02 | Learns the areas in which the fossils are beneficial. |
| LO03 | Learns to analyze geological events using paleontological data. |
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. | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 1 |
| 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 | 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. | 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 | Fossil, Fosilization, Microfossil, definitions and concepts | To read references | |
| 2 | Terrestrial and Marine Microfossils | To read references | |
| 3 | Extraction techniques for microfossils | To read references | |
| 4 | Morphology and chemical composition of microfossils | To read references | |
| 5 | The characteristic microfossils in Precambrian and Paleozoic | To read references | |
| 6 | The characteristic microfossils in Mesozoic | To read references | |
| 7 | The characteristic microfossils in Cenozoic | To read references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To read references | |
| 9 | Rock-forming microfossils | To read references | |
| 10 | The importance of microfossils in analysis of geological events (Biostratigraphy) | To read references | |
| 11 | The importance of microfossils in analysis of geological events (Paleoecology) | To read references | |
| 12 | The importance of microfossils in analysis of geological events (Paleoclimatology) | To read references | |
| 13 | The importance of microfossils in analysis of geological events (Paleogeography) | To read references | |
| 14 | Using microfossils in petroleum exploration | To read references | |
| 15 | Microfossils for studying evolutionary | 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||