JM526 Earth and Life Through Time

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

Information

Code JM526
Name Earth and Life Through Time
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK


Course Goal

To teach the changes on the Earth in geological times.

Course Content

Geological time, orogeny, paleogeographic events, fossils

Course Precondition

Course with No Prerequisites

Resources

Earth and Life Through Time, Steven M. Stanley, W.H. Freeman Company.

Notes

Atike Nazik, presentations. It is shared with the students taking the course. http://www.stratigraphy.org/


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns plate movements in geological times
LO02 Comprehends mountain building in geological time
LO03 Comprehends the origin of life in geological time
LO04 Learns fossil evolution and mass extinctions in geologic time


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 1
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction of geological time, earth and life. To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
2 Environment and life To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
3 Fossils and evolution To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
4 Movements of the earth: Plate Tectonics and Mountain Building To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
5 Proterozoic global events To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
6 The Precambrian World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
7 The Early Paleozoic World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
8 Mid-Term Exam To read references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 The Middle Paleozoic World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
10 The Late Paleozoic World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
11 The early Mesozoic World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
12 The middle Mesozoic World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
13 The late Mesozoic World To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
14 The Cenozoic World 1 (Palaeogene-Neogene) To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
15 The Cenozoic World 2 (Quaternary) To read references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma
16 Term Exams To read references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams To read references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 6 84
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS