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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS328 |
| Name | Macro Paleontology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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. ÜMİT ŞAFAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To Determine macro images of fossils and their stratigraphic positions as the basic unit of geological aging.
Course Content
Metazoan Examination of the macropaleontology.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes macrofauna. |
| LO02 | Observers the terrain and the presence of macro-fossils |
| LO03 | It examines the fossil groups that make up the subject of macroplaeontology |
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 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, subjects of paleontology, taxonomy, and nomenclature of fossil species, marine ecosystems, Fossil and fossilization, their environments | Reading references | |
| 2 | Phyllum Porifera (sponges) Phylum Archaeocyathıda, Phylum Stromatoporoıdea | Reading references | |
| 3 | Phyllum Cnidaria, Classification, Sub-Class Zoantharıa (corals), Order Rugosa, Paleoecology | Reading references | |
| 4 | Phylum Broyozoa, Classification, Ecology | Reading references | |
| 5 | Phyllum Brachiopoda, Classification, Ecology and Paleoecolgy | Reading references | |
| 6 | Phylum Mollusca, Class Bivalvia (LamellibranchiaPelecypoda), classification | Reading references | |
| 7 | Phyllum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda | Reading references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Preparation | |
| 9 | Phyllum Mollusca, Class Cephalopoda, Sub-Class Nautıloıdea, Sub-class Ammonoidea | Reading references | |
| 10 | Phyllum Mollusca, Class Cephalopoda, Subclass Ammonoıdea, Sub-Class Coleoıdea | Reading references | |
| 11 | Phyllum Echinodermata, Class Echinoidea, Ecology, Class Crinoidea, Ecology, | Reading references | |
| 12 | Phylum Echinodermata, Class Crinoidea, Ecology | Reading references | |
| 13 | Phyllum Trilobite, classification | Reading references | |
| 14 | Phyllum Hemichordata, Class Graptolithına | Reading references | |
| 15 | Phyllum Hemichordata, Class Graptolithına,Omurgalı Paleontoloji | 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 |
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 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 56 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,24 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||