| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geomorphology | JLJ315 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Aziz ÖZYAVAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Look into how to use the geomorphology in solving geological problems
2) Explain the relationships between tectonism and geomorphology
3) Demonstrate the physical and chemical decomposition process and their effects on the morphology
4) Compare geomorphology of the flüviyal, coastal, arid and glacial regions
5) Examine the evolution and classification of landforms and the processes involved in their development
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| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
There is no
Course Contents
Global Geomorphology; Crustal deformations; Decomposition; Geomorphology of horizontal structures; Geomorphology of fault structure; Geomorphology of the folded structures; Drainage types and its development; Interpretation of basin development; Quantitative geomorphology.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Geomorphology:2) Global Climates
3) Chemical Weathering and Soils
4) Physical Weathering and Mass Movement
5) Internal Forces of Earth and tectonic landscapes
6) The Drainage Basin: Development, Morphometry, and Hydrology
7) Fluvial Processes
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Fluvial Landforms
10) Wind Effect and Landscapes
11) Glaciers and Glacial Mechanics
12) Glacial Erosion, Deposition and Landforms
13) Karst Processes, Landscapes
14) Coastal Zone Processes
15) Coastal Zone Landscapes
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Öğretim elemanı Power Point sunumları / Lecturer's PP notes
2- Process Geomorpholgy, 2002, Dale, F. Ritter, R. Craig Kochel, and Jerry, R. Miller, fourth edition, 560 pages
3- Visualizing Physical Geography, 2008, Alan Strahler and Zeeya Merali, The national Geographic Society, 592 pages
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
7) 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