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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | GKZ203 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Erol SÖZEN |
| Instructor(s) | Doç. Dr. Erol SÖZEN (Güz) |
| Goals | To understand general information about the Earth. To be able to explain the shape and size of the Earth. To comprehend the movements of the Earth and their consequences. To know the formation and properties of minerals and rocks. To be able to explain internal forces, namely orogenic movements, epeirogenic movements, faults, volcanism, and earthquakes. To be able to apply these concepts to the learning outcomes in Science courses. |
| Course Content | Description and divisions of Geology. General knowledge related to the Earth. The Earth's shape and measurements. The Earth?s motions. The Earth?s geosphers. Interior temperature of The Earth. Gravitation and izostazi. The Earth?s minerals. Definition of mineral, mineral properties. Description and general properties of The Earth's rocks. The rock cycle, igneous rock composition and classification. Metamorphism. Origin and composition of metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks' features. Products of weathering. Soil forming. The soil types. Tectonics movements. Internal forces. Orogenic and epirogenic movements. Faults. Earthquakes. Plate tectonics theory. Volcanism. General principals of stratigrafy. The Earth's age. Geologic Times. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Defines the basic concept related to Geology. |
| 2 | Explains the shape of the Earth, its movements, and their consequences. |
| 3 | Explains the concept of minerals and rocks. |
| 4 | Explains the general features of the Earth layers. |
| 5 | Explains the concept of soil, the soil formation mechanism and the main soil types on Earth. |
| 6 | Evaluates the connection between faulting and earthquakes on the Earth. |
| 7 | Explains the general features of Earth history and geological time. |
| 8 | Understands the relationship between climate, vegetation, and soil. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | An Introduction to the Field of Earth Sciences | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Teaching the Topics of the Earth's Shape and Its Implications in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 3. Week | Teaching Coordinates (Parallel, Latitude, Meridian, Longitude) in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture |
| 4. Week | Teaching the Earth's Movements (Diurnal Motion) and Its Implications in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5. Week | Teaching the Earth's Movements (Annual Motion) and Its Implications in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 6. Week | Teaching Axial Tilt, Annual Motion, and the Formation of Seasons in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving |
| 7. Week | Geological Eras | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 8. Week | Teaching the Structure of the Earth's Crust and the Layers of the Earth in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 9. Week | Teaching the Composition of the Earth's Crust: Minerals and Rocks in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 10. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: Internal Forces in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 11. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: Internal Forces in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 12. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: External Forces in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture |
| 13. Week | Teaching Climate and Vegetation, Soil Types in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 14. Week | Teaching Climate and Vegetation, Soil Types in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows and explains the concepts related to natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, environment, astronomy, earth science) and is scientifically literate to interpret the relationships between them. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Güz Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doç. Dr. Erol SÖZEN | Ofis | Vize | 40.00 |
| Doç. Dr. Erol SÖZEN | Ofis | Final | 60.00 |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
