Faculty of Science

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : طبقات - أحافير دقيقة

2010 - 2011

Farabi Quality Management of Education and Learning - 22/12/2024

University :Mansoura University

Faculty :Faculty of Science

Department :Geology Department

1- Course data :-

2- Course aims :-

Introduce the main principles of the stratigraphy.
Study the sequences of tansgressive and regressive patterns and sedimentary cycles.
Enable the students to use different rules of correlation.
Outline the basic information of the main stratigraphic units (litho., allo., bio.,.pedo., chrono. and geochronologic units).
Acquire the students some ideas on the geologic time scale
Study the characteristic fossils for each of he geologic time scale.
Study the morphology of the microfossils, microstructure and mineralogical components.
Introduce the principles of Classifying the microfossils, their origin and systematic affinities.
Use the basic fossil roles in the oil exploration, their stratigraphic importance and their application in the industry.

3- Course Learning Outcomes :-

4- Course contents :-

No	Topics	Week
1	Introduction, sea level changes, sedimentary cycles.
2	stratigraphic contacts and nature of vertical succession.
3	The basic principles of stratigraphy.
4	Stratigraphic classification and nomenclature of various stratigraphic units.
5	Various types of correlation in stratigraphy.
6	The geologic time scale, division of Archean and Proterozoic Eons and their fossil record.
7	Division of Paleozoic and Mesozoic Era and their characteriztic fossils.
8	Division of Cenozoic Era and their characteriztic fossils.
9	Introduction of microfossils, collection and preperation.
10	Conodonts and Diatoms.
11	Radiolaria, Ostracoda and Nannofossils.

5- Teaching and learning methods :-

S	Method
	Lectures using data show,white board, overhead projector, computers and internet.
	Discussion sessions and class activity.
	Searching for the previous topics in the web sites.es with some field exercises.
	Short seminars with discussion of the problems wihin the class.
	Practical classes in Labs using the binocular stereomicroscope, figures , diagrams, charts, thin sections and microfossil slid

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-

The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are allowed in the Faculty of Science.

7- Student assessment :-

A. Timing

B. Degree

8- List of books and references

S	Item	Type
1	Shahin, A.M.: Principles of Satratigraphy .
2	Rober M. Schuch 1989, Stratigraphy, Principles, and methods
3	Sam Bogg, Jr. 1995, Principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course

S	Content	Study week
	Introduction, sea level changes, sedimentary cycles.
	stratigraphic contacts and nature of vertical succession.
	The basic principles of stratigraphy.
	Stratigraphic classification and nomenclature of various stratigraphic units.
	Various types of correlation in stratigraphy.
	The geologic time scale, division of Archean and Proterozoic Eons and their fossil record.
	Division of Paleozoic and Mesozoic Era and their characteriztic fossils.
	Division of Cenozoic Era and their characteriztic fossils.
	Introduction of microfossils, collection and preperation.
	Conodonts and Diatoms.
	Radiolaria, Ostracoda and Nannofossils.

Course Coordinator(s): -

Head of department: -

Salah Nasr Ebrahim Ayad