JM523 Stratigraphic Paleontology

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code JM523
Name Stratigraphic Paleontology
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK


Course Goal

To teach the conversion of paleontology into stratigraphy.

Course Content

The establishment of the stratigraphical roof with the paleontological data, chronostratigraphic cycles, stratigraphic positions of fossil biological provinces mainly in the distribution of fossil groups

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn to use data within the scope of stratigraphy principles
LO02 It correlates different regions by making stratigraphic correlation.
LO03 Actively uses the geological timeline.


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 4
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 5
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 4
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 Paleontological data and stratigraphic relationships (I) Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Paleontological data and stratigraphic relationships (II) Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Assumptions of the beginning of life on Earth Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 The first organisms, the first fossils, the stratigraphic time scale Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Paleozoic stratigraphy and key fossils Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Mesozoic stratigraphy and key fossils Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Tertiary stratigraphy and key fossils Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Review for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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9 Quaternary stratigraphy and key fossils Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Pacific bioprovince and its biota Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Atlantic bioprovince and its biota Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Bioprovinces relations with plate tectonics Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Stratigraphic zonations in sub-tropical zones and samples (I) Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Stratigraphic zonations in sub-tropical zones and samples (II) Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Stratigraphic zonations in tropical zones and samples Reading references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Review for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Review for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS