• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify the importance of marine geology studies from a historical point of view.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To know the application domain of Earth-Marine Science
   3. To be able to plan and implement fieldwork within the scope of Earth Science and/or Marine Science
   4. To be able to design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   5. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail
   6. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   7. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   8. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   9. To have a good command of Turkish and English terms related to Earth and Marine Sciences and to be able to express ideas effectively in both languages orally and in writing
   10. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   11. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   12. To follow natural disasters around the world and to develop recommendations on minimizing the damage caused by natural disasters at the national level

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. Evaluate the relationship between plate tectonics and oceanography, the causes and results of the paleochinographic changes in the historical process.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To know the application domain of Earth-Marine Science
   3. To be able to plan and implement fieldwork within the scope of Earth Science and/or Marine Science
   4. To be able to design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   5. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail
   6. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   7. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   8. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   9. To have a good command of Turkish and English terms related to Earth and Marine Sciences and to be able to express ideas effectively in both languages orally and in writing
   10. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   11. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   12. To follow natural disasters around the world and to develop recommendations on minimizing the damage caused by natural disasters at the national level

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
3. Analyse the changes caused by climatic changes in seas in terms of geological oceanography

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To know the application domain of Earth-Marine Science
   3. To be able to plan and implement fieldwork within the scope of Earth Science and/or Marine Science
   4. To be able to design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   5. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail
   6. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   7. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   8. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   9. To have a good command of Turkish and English terms related to Earth and Marine Sciences and to be able to express ideas effectively in both languages orally and in writing
   10. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   11. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   12. To follow natural disasters around the world and to develop recommendations on minimizing the damage caused by natural disasters at the national level

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction to Marine Geology: History of marine geology
Week 2:	Plate tectonics, continental drift, earthquakes, volcanisms
Week 3:	Marine and coastal geology
Week 4:	Marine and ocean floor features
Week 5:	Sedimentation environments, open and deep sea environments
Week 6:	Climatic changes
Week 7:	Causes of sea level change
Week 8:	Mid Term Exam - Sea-land geology relationship
Week 9:	Origins of sediments
Week 10:	Explanation of the main topics of paleochinography
Week 11:	Explanation of Paleochinographic changes in historical processes
Week 12:	Relationships where climates cause changes in the seas
Week 13:	Definition of heavy minerals and heavy metals, natural waste
Week 14:	Risks in the seas and coasts
Week 15*:	-
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	Kenneth, J. 1982. Marine Geology, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Recommended readings:	Ericson, J. 2003. Marine Geology Exploring the new Frontiers of the Ocean. Revised Edition.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	30
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	5,10,12	30
Quiz:	-	0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	3	15
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	2	6
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	2	9
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	4	15
Final exam:	3	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)