| 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 | 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. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Defines the basic concept related to Geology. |
| 2 | Explains shape and size of Earth. |
| 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. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | An Introduction to the Field of Earth Sciences | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 2. Week | Teaching the Topics of the Earth's Shape and Its Implications in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research |
| 3. Week | Teaching Coordinates (Parallel, Latitude, Meridian, Longitude) in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research |
| 4. Week | Teaching the Earth's Movements (Diurnal Motion) and Its Implications in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 5. Week | Teaching the Earth's Movements (Annual Motion) and Its Implications in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 6. Week | Teaching Axial Tilt, Annual Motion, and the Formation of Seasons in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 7. Week | Geological Eras | Interview, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | 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, Interview |
| 10. Week | Teaching the Composition of the Earth's Crust: Minerals and Rocks in Science Education | Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: Internal Forces in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 12. Week | Teaching the Formation of Landforms: External Forces in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 13. Week | Teaching Climate and Vegetation, Soil Types in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 14. Week | Teaching Climate and Vegetation, Soil Types in Science Education | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 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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| 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 |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 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 | ||
