Introduction To General Geology
Geophysical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To General Geology | JLJ109 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ömer Feyzi GÜRER
Associate Prof. Dr. Aykut GÜÇTEKİN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ercan SANĞU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the working fields of geology
2) Distinguish the origin of the Universe, the formation of the Solar System, the history of the Earth, the origin and evolution of life
3) Recognize the dynamics of the Earth's inner and outer
4) Recognize the description and origin of earth materials (minerals and rocks)
5) Recognize basic geologic structures, including the development of folds, faults and foliation
6) Define the theory of plate tectonics and relate to the effects of orogenesis and earthquakes on the built environment
7) Recognize integration of atmospheric, oceanographic, geological and biological concepts with an historical perspective to introduce the major processes that have shaped Earth's environment
8) Recognize climatic processes on geological time scales; the evolution of organisms; the cycling of elements; the feedbacks between these processes
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 6 | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 7 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 8 | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
This course covers;definition and issues of Geology; universe and solar system, the general features of the Earth, principles of plate tectonics, minerals and rocks that make up the earth, magmatism, volcanism and metamorphism, fold and fault types, orogenesis, earthquakes,geologic time.
Weekly Schedule
1) Univers, Solar system, Earth2) Introduction to Plate tectonic
3) Minerals, Minerals identification
4) Magmatism and magmatic rocks
5) Volcanism and volcanic rocks
6) Sedimentary rocks, depositional environments ve sedimentary structures
7) Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Unconformities, transgression and regression
10) Folds and fold types
11) Faults and faults types
12) Orogenesis and World examples
13) Eartquakes and mechanisms of their formation
14) Oceans and seas
15) Geological time
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Read, H.H., Watson,J., 1974; Intorduction of Geology. Macmillan Press Limited, London.
2- Skinner B.J. and Porter S. 1992. The Dynamic Earth and Introduction to Physical geology. Second Edition 570pp.
3- Thompson GR, & Turk J, 1997. Introduction to Physical Geology, 432pp
4- Power Point Dosyaları
5- Power Point Files
6- /http://jeoloji.kocaeli.edu.tr/
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Lab / Workshop
7) Problem Solving
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required