COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD SELECT. 5 (PALYNOLOGY)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
BIY 3127 FIELD SELECT. 5 (PALYNOLOGY) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Biology Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ELIF GAMZE ÖZCAN

Offered to

Biology Teacher Education

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.

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 Midterm
9 Palynomorph counting and palynomorph diagram construction.
10 Numerical techniques and using of computer programs.
11 Numerical techniques and using of computer programs.
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

Face -to- Face

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE Midterm Exam
2 DTK Other Activity
3 FN Semester final exam
4 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5 BUT Make- up note
6 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

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.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

behlul.guler@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 6 78
Midterm 1 5 5
Final 1 5 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35

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