| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | GKZ203 | 3. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erol SÖZEN |
| Instructor(s) |
Erol SÖZEN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Purpose of this course is to comprehend the basic concepts and facts related to Geology; general information about Earth; earth´s crust forming materials; tectonic movements in the Earth; soil formation; the concept of stratigraphy and general features of geological times. |
| 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. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Defines the basic concept related to Geology. - Explains shape and size of Earth. - Explains the concept of minerals and rocks. - Explains the general features of the Earth layers. - Explains the concept of soil, the soil formation mechanism and the main soil types on Earth. - Evaluates the connection between faulting and earthquakes on the Earth. - Explains the general features of Earth history and geological time. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | An Introduction to the Field of Earth Sciences | Verbal Expression Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Teaching the Topics of the Earth's Shape and Its Implications in Science Education | Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Teaching Coordinates (Parallel, Latitude, Meridian, Longitude) in Science Education | Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Teaching the Earth's Movements (Diurnal Motion) and Its Implications in Science Education | Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Teaching the Earth's Movements (Annual Motion) and Its Implications in Science Education | Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Teaching Axial Tilt, Annual Motion, and the Formation of Seasons in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Geological Eras | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Teaching the Structure of the Earth's Crust and the Layers of the Earth in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Teaching the Composition of the Earth's Crust: Minerals and Rocks in Science Education | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: Internal Forces in Science Education | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 12. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: External Forces in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Teaching Climate and Vegetation, Soil Types in Science Education | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 14. Week | Teaching Climate and Vegetation, Soil Types in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research |
| Genel Fiziki Coğrafya: Hayati DOĞANAY, Ramazan SEVER: PEGEM |
| Genel Fiziki Coğrafya Yer Bilimleri: Rüştü ILGAR: NOBEL |
| Coğrafyaya Giriş 1: Genel Fiziki Coğrafya: Hayati DOĞANAY: AKTİF |
| Genel Fiziki Coğrafya: İbrahim ATALAY: BETA Basım Matbaacılık |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
