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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0487 |
| Name | Evolution and Fossil Evidences |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the evolution and the changing of life in geological times with fossil evidence.
Course Content
Evolution, Theories, Fossil evidences
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Tells evolution concept |
| LO02 | Explains evolution theory |
| LO03 | Explains knowledge of beginning of life. |
| LO04 | Tells the first plant and the animal fossils |
| LO05 | Explains the species concept. |
| LO06 | Tells geological time and their characteristic fossils. |
| LO07 | Explains the change of fossils in geological time. |
| LO08 | Tells a chanching system of evolution. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Evolution Concept. | To read references | |
| 2 | The historical development evolution. | To read references | |
| 3 | Mechanisms of Evolution. | To read references | |
| 4 | Evolution evidences. | To read references | |
| 5 | Species: biological, geographicalandmorphological species. Paleontological evidences. | To read references | |
| 6 | History of Life on Earth: First Fossils, Mass Extinctions. | To read references | |
| 7 | Invertebrates (Trilobites) in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To read references | |
| 9 | Invertebrates (Cephalopods) in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 10 | Vertebrates (Fish and Amphibians) in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 11 | Vertebrates (Reptiles and Birds) in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 12 | Vertebrates (Mammals) in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 13 | Vertebrates (Horses and Elephants) in Geological Times | To read references | |
| 14 | Hominids in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 15 | Plants in Geological Times. | To read references | |
| 16 | Term Exams | To read references | |
| 17 | Term Exams | To read references |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||