The definition of geomorphology, which is one of the basic lessons of Physical Geography, and the detailed description of the structure, internal process and time that make up its components.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
Teaching this course, which is the most important and the beginning of the physical geography components, will make it easier to understand other geography subjects.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Understands the definition of geomorphology and its importance in terms of geography;
2
Learns the structure of the earth and rocks;
3
Understands the geomorphic system;
4
Learns plate tectonics and related structures;
5
Understands endogenous processes;
6
Gains knowledge about geological periods and geochronology;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Geography and Geomorphology
2
Definition and Development of Geomorphology
3
Earth and Rocks
4
Weathering of Rocks
5
Geomorphic System
6
Plate Tectonics
7
Epirogenesis and Orogeny
8
Faults
9
Earthquakes
10
Volcanoes
11
Tectonic Structures and Forms
12
Geological epochs
13
Geochronology
14
Geomorphological Evolution
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Hugget, R.J. (2015). Jeomorfolojinin Temelleri, (Çev. Ed. Uğur Doğan), Nobel Yayınları. Erinç, S. (2012). Jeomorfoloji I, (Güncelleştirenler Ahmet Ertek ve Cem Güneysu), Der Yayınları. Hoşgören, MY. (2015). Jeomorfoloji’nin Ana Çizgileri I, Çantay Yayınları. Lutgens, FK., Tarbuck EJ., Tasa, D. (2012). Essentials of Geology, Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Classical written exam
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
4
56
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
0
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
1
8
8
Midtermexams
1
30
30
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
30
30
Total WorkLoad
152
Total workload/ 30 hr
5,07
ECTS Credit of the Course
5
26
CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS