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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | J404 |
| Name | Fossil Fuels |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ULVİ CAN ÜNLÜGENÇ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To explain students how to deal with exploration of fossil fuels and to explain their characteristics and importance in the earth crust.
Course Content
Introduction, fuels as an energy source on the earth, general classification of the fuels, general information about petroleum, Physical and chemical properties of petroleum, discussion on formation and origin of petroleum, reservoir rock and its properties, migration of petroleum, petroleum traps and petroleum occurrences in various basins, hydrocarbon exploration, petroleum and natural gas, exploration method. General information about coals, physical and chemical properties of coals, coal classification, peat formation, coalification, coal beds, coal petrography, bituminous and lignite beds in Türkiye, exploration method, bituminous shale and asphaltits.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the formation of accumulation and preservation of the organic materials |
| LO02 | Understands and explains the formation, migration, accumulation and trapping processes of the petroleum. |
| LO03 | Understands and explains the formation and diagenesis and classification of the coals. |
| LO04 | Understands and explains the formation of the asphaltites. |
| LO05 | Understands and explains the formation, classification and characteristics of the bituminous shales. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | |
| PLO02 | - | Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards | |
| PLO03 | - | Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively. | |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | |
| PLO06 | - | Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | |
| PLO07 | - | Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. | |
| PLO08 | - | Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, fuels as an energy source on the earth | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 2 | General classification of the fuels, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 3 | General information about petroleum, Physical and chemical properties of petroleum, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 4 | Discussion on formation and origin of petroleum, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 5 | Reservoir rock and its properties, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 6 | Migration of petroleum, petroleum traps and petroleum occurrences in various basins; | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 7 | Hydrocarbon exploration, exploration method of petroleum and natural gas. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 8 | Mid-term examination | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | |
| 9 | Physical and chemical properties of coal, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 10 | General information about coal, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 11 | Coal classification, peat formation, coalification, coal beds, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 12 | Coal petrography, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 13 | Bituminous and lignite beds in Türkiye, exploration methods, | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 14 | Bituminous shales and asphaltits. | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 15 | General Revision of Units | Reading the related sections in the suggested course books | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 59 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,36 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||