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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0749 |
| Name | Geochronology |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce undergraduate students from all disciplines to the concept of geological time and the fundamental principles of geochronology. The course helps students understand Earth’s formation, the temporal dimension of geological processes, and the basic logic of relative and absolute dating methods. It is designed for non-specialist students and requires no prior background knowledge.
Course Content
Concept of geological time, development of the geological time scale, principles of relative dating (stratigraphy and fossils), fundamentals of radioactivity, radiometric dating methods (C-14, K-Ar, U-Pb), applications of geochronological techniques, calibration of the geological time scale, and dating of major events in Earth history.
Course Precondition
Resources
Radiogenic Isotope Geology, Alan Dickin, 2005
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concept of geological time and the geological time scale. |
| LO02 | Understands and interprets principles of relative dating.. |
| LO03 | Describes the basic principles of radioactivity and radiometric dating. |
| LO04 | Identifies major geochronological methods and their applications. |
| LO05 | Understands the role of geochronology in reconstructing Earth history |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to geology and time | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Principles of relative dating | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Fossils and biostratigraphy | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Geological time scale | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | History of Earth age estimation | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Radioactivity and isotopes | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Introduction to radiometric dating | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Radiocarbon (C-14) dating | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | K–Ar and Ar–Ar dating | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | U–Pb and other isotopic systems | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Other dating methods | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Calibration of the time scale | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Key events in Earth history | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Modern applications and review | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||