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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENZ408 |
| Name | Earth Sciences |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. ÇAĞATAY AKYOL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
It is the understanding of the topics, concepts, and problems within the field of earth science.
Course Content
The meaning of earth sciences includes: general information about the Earth, its shape and dimensions, its movements, the Earth's geospheres, its internal heat, gravity and isostasy, the age of the Earth; the materials that make up the Earth's crust, minerals, their definition and properties, important minerals that form rocks, general information about rocks, igneous rocks, metamorphism and metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, weathering and soil, types of weathering, soil formation conditions and types; tectonic movements: orogenic movements, epeirogenic movements, faults, volcanism, earthquakes; stratigraphy, general principles, geological time periods; weather phenomena, climate, winds, and the formation of seasons.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
ohn Grotzinger, Thomas H. Jordan - Understanding Earth,7 th Edition, W. H. Freeman.
Notes
Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens., Earth Science-14th Edition, Pearson
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | They can explain the formation processes of minerals and rocks. |
| LO02 | They will gain knowledge about fundamental concepts related to earth science. |
| LO03 | They can comment on theories about how landforms are created. |
| LO04 | He/She gains insight into geological time periods. |
| LO05 | It can explain events within the framework of the nature of science. |
| LO06 | It can establish connections between earth science topics and fundamental sciences. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science teaching. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science curriculum and students. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Queries information in the field of science using scientific methods . | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses laboratory according to science curriculum in an appropriate and efficient manner. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 1 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses English to a standard sufficient to keep abreast of developments in science education. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course content, the purpose and methodology of the course, the principles of evaluation, and sharing the course syllabus with the candidates; definition and subject of geology. | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | structure of the earth | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Plate movements, earthquakes | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Minerals | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Rocks and properties | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Soil and properties | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Geological times | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Continental formation movements | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Volcanism | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Faults | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Streams | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Winds | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Waves | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Seasons | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 17 | 2 | 34 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 63 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,52 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||