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| Code | JZ217 |
| Name | Paleontology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÜMİT ŞAFAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ATİKE NAZİK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The place of paleontology in geology, the importance of paleontology in geological dating.
Course Content
What is paleontology? What are fossilization and its rules? Distinction of fossil groups in macro and micropaleontology
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Paleontoloji 1, Makrofosiller, 1998, Füsun Alkaya, Selçuk Üniv. Müh.-Mimarlık fak. Ders notlerı Yayın no:41 Paleontoloji 2, Mikrofosiller, 1998, Füsun Alkaya, Selçuk Üniv. Müh.-Mimarlık fak. Ders notlerı Yayın no:41
Notes
Paleontoloji, Cazibe Sayar, 1991, İstanbul Teknik Üniv. Kütüphanesi, Sayı: 1435
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns fossilization, realms of paleontology |
| LO02 | Learns paleoeviromental features of paleontological elements. |
| LO03 | Knows the fossils that characterize the geological periods. |
| LO04 | Learns fossils. Identify fossils. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Definition of Paleontology, Fossil, Fossilization, Micro- and Macrofossils | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Test/Shell structures, environments, stratigraphic distributions of foraminifera | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Benthic Foraminiferida | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Planktonic Foraminiferida | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Other microfossil groups | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Phyllum Porifera (Spongia), Phyllum Archaeocyathida, Phyllum Stromatoporoidea | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Phyllum Cnidaria | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Phyllum Bryozoa | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Phyllum Brachiopoda | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Phyllum Mollusca | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Phyllum Echinodermata | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Phyllum Arthropoda | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Phyllum Hemichordata | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | The Importance of Fossils in Age Determination | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||