COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PALINOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GEE 5047 PALINOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR FUNDA AKGÜN

Offered to

Applied Geology
Applied Geology

Course Objective

This course provide an introduction to the major palynomorph groups and the applications of palynology in Phanerozoic biostratigraphy and palaeoecology. Readings focus on the use of palynology in tracing environmental change over geological time, and the value of palynology in reconstructing environment. The lecture emphasizes identification and interpretation of palynomorph assemblages.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   to be able to learn the techniques of pollen extraction and analysis from a variety of substrates.
2   to be able to understand basic knowledge of plant ecology, pollination ecology and plant taxonomy.
3   to be able to learn spore and pollen morphology, history of palynology and methodology for application of palynology to the environmental study.
4   to be able to be aware of the strengths and the weaknesses of palynologic analysis as a tool in Phanerozoyic researches.
5   to be able to make reliable palynomorph counts of samples of Tertiary and Mesozoic ages from Türkiye.
6   to be able to appreciate the importance of numerical techniques as tools in the handling and interpretation of Tertiary and Mesozoic palynomorph analytical data.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Field sampling and description
2 Preparation and laboratory techniques.
3 Plant ecology, pollination ecology and plant taxonomy.
4 Basic palynomorph structure, palynomorph types.
5 Palynomorph identification and classification.
6 Paleozoik and Mesozoyik palynomorphs.
7 Tertiary palynomorphs.
8 Mid trem 1
9 Palynomorph counting and palynomorph diagram construction.
10 Numerical techniques and using of computer programs.
11 Mid term 2
12 Interpretation of palynomorph analytical data.
13 Botanical affinities and biostratigraphy, floral provinces and palaeobiogeography
14 Botanical affinities and biostratigraphy, floral provinces and palaeobiogeography

Recomended or Required Reading

Ana Kaynaklar;
Erdtman, G. 1952. Pollen morphology and plant taxonomy, Angiosperms. The Chronica Botanica Co., Walthan, Mass., Printed by Almquist Wiksell, Stockholm, Sweden.
Faegri, K. and J. Iversen. 1989. (Fourth Edition by K. Faegri, P.E. Kaland, and K. Krzywinski) Textbook of Pollen Analysis. John Wiley & Sons New York 328 p.
Traverse, A. 1988. Paleopalynology. Allen and Unwin. 600 p.
Moore, P., Webb, J., Collinson, M., 1991. Polen Analysis. Blackwell, Oxford.
Kapp, R.O. Davis, O.K. & King, J.E. 2000. Guide to Pollen and Spores. (2nd Edition), 279 pages, ISBN: 0-931871-05-0 Available from AASP web site https://payment.palynology.org/

Yardımcı Kaynaklar;
Akyol, E. ve Akgün F. Palinoloji Yüksek Lisans Ders Notu, 70 sayfa.
Akgün, F., Akyol, E. ve Kayseri, M.S., 2007. Palinoloji de Örnek Hazırlama Yöntemleri. Fosiller ve Çalışma Yöntemleri 3. Bölüm p. 25-42.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is based upon lectures, practical exercise in the microscop and homework and discussion.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE 1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE 2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 ASG ASSIGNMENT
4 RPT REPORT
5 FIN FINAL EXAM
6 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE 1 * 0.20 + MTE 2 * 0.20 + MAKRASG +RPT/2 * 0.20 +FIN * 0.40
7 RST RESIT
8 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE 1 * 0.20 + MTE 2 * 0.20 + ASG +RPT/2 * 0.20 +RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Course assessment is based upon two components: Practical exercises homework involving a palynomorph counts of one or more samples during the teaching days and 1500 word review essay on a palynomorph-analytical term paper of particular relevance to each student's Tertiary or Mesozoic interests.
Final exam is made in front of the microscop.

Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes 1,2, 3, will be testified by homework report and presentation, midterm exam.
The other learning outcomes 5 ve 6 will be testified by practical exercises, homework presentation, midterm exam and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)


Prof. Dr. Funda AKGUN
Dokuz Eylül University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Geology Engineering.
eposta: funda.akgun@deu.edu.tr
tel:3117308

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Tutorials 12 2 24
Preparation for final exam 1 48 48
Preparation for midterm exam 2 25 50
Preparing presentations 1 24 24
Preparing assignments 1 24 24
Midterm 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.455555
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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