GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ELECTIVE-I (GENERAL GEOLOGY)/COĞ 229G
Course Title: ELECTIVE-I (GENERAL GEOLOGY)
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 3 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  GENERAL GEOLOGY
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Ins. Dr. Özlem YAĞBASAN
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ozlemy
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ozlemy@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
* Explaining general properties of the earth.
* Explaining and distinguishing physical and chemical properties of rock forming minerals.
* Explaining sedimentation process and sedimentary rocks.
* Explaining volcanism and igneous rocks.
* Explaining metamorphism and metamorphic rocks.
* Explaining epirogenic and orogenic movements.
* Explaining plate tectonics theory and associating plate movements and their results.


 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The general properties of the Earth
2. Week  Materials forming the earth crust: Minerals
3. Week  General properties of the rocks
4. Week  The properties, age and structure of the sedimentary rocks
5. Week  Tectonic deformations of the sedimentary rocks
6. Week  Magma, volcanism and plutonism
7. Week  Midterm exam
8. Week  Metamorphism
9. Week  Earthquakes
10. Week  Epirogenic movements
11. Week  Orogenic movements
12. Week  Plate tectonics
13. Week  Plate tectonics
14. Week  Continental drift and the formation of the oceans
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  • Ketin, İ., “Genel Jeoloji”, İTÜ Vakfı, ISBN: 975 7463 03-5, İstanbul, 1994. • Tarbuck, E.J., Lutgens, F.K., “Earth Science”, Pearson Education Inc., ISBN: 0-13-035390-6, New Jersey, 2003. • Monroe, J.S., Wicander, R., “Fiziksel Jeoloji, Yeryuvarının araştırılması”, TMMOB Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası Çeviri Serisi no:1, Berkay Ofset Ltd.Şti., ISBN: 9944-89-161-4, Ankara, 2007.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Reading
2
2
4
 Searching in Internet and Library
2
2
4
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
8
8
 Final and Studying for Final
1
10
10
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
82
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.28
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has sufficient knowledge of the basic concepts of geography and the geography is dominated by the methodology and understand the philosophy of science.X
2Legislation relating to the profession, knowing their rights, act in accordance with basic principles and values.X
3Theory of regions, the model explains the principles and generalizations, generalizations of the basic principles of geography, light, event, establishes the relationship between geography and other sciences to explain phenomena and geographical processes.X
4Located in the geography of science concepts, theories, models, principles, generalizations, lesson plans and activities directed toward methods and techniques. Makes planning lessons on the internal and external applications for geography.X
5The design of the teaching-learning process, taking into account the presence, level ready students.X
6Geography education - education selects and uses technology necessary for teaching activities.X
7Individual differences of students, active participation, social interaction, selects the most appropriate teaching methods and techniques, taking into account factors such as the achievements of the school and environmental conditions.X
8Contemporary issues in the context of teaching and learning approaches determine the permanent and effective learning-oriented teaching materials.X
9Planning, problem solving and decision making skills in preparation for the development of the project and will have the ability to manage.X
10Students taking into account the multifaceted nature, various measurement and evaluation techniques for evaluating the process until the product is used in an effective way.X
11Do research in order to access information sources, databases and other information resources, evaluate the accuracy and timeliness of the information obtained from different sources ..X
12Have and use geographical inquiry skills in education.X
13Information and Communication Technologies in level to support other teachers who can teach the courses and their knowledge of software and hardware; The use of information and communication technologies and communicate using these technologies.X
14Would dominate the use of geographic information system for teaching geography.X
15Make regulations relating to land work skills.X
16Will have positive attitudes toward nature and people.X
17Geography able to use foreign resources required for foreign language teaching and learning and have the skills to communicate with colleagues.X
18Adheres to professional and ethical rules and has the responsibility to take part in collaborative applications.X
19Produces projects aimed at solving current problems of the society and the teaching profession while playing or while working another job, researchers or data collection source of data, analysis, interpretation, dissemination social stages, scientific, observe the professional and ethical valuesX
20Ability to organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility and have the ability to apply them.X