Information
| Unit | ALADAĞ VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | MDN108 |
| Name | Mineralogy and Petrography |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. ERCÜMENT BİLGER |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. ERCÜMENT BİLGER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introduce minerals on earth and classify them according to their common features. Reveal the relationship among minerals.
Course Content
Crystal systems, physical properties of minerals, special mineralogy.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies minerals with all their properties |
| LO02 | Classifies minerals according to their formation |
| LO03 | Explains the crystal systems of minerals |
| LO04 | Distinguishes the properties of minerals |
| LO05 | Defines minerals with the help of microscope |
| LO06 | Defines sulphur group minerals |
| LO07 | Defines carbon group minerals |
| LO08 | Identify the halogen group minerals |
| LO09 | Defines Oxides and hydroxides, carbonate, nitrate, borate and wolframite |
| LO10 | Identify the silicate group minerals |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The basic concepts of mining are defined. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the principles and methods of occupational health and safety in mining. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It explains the technical specifications of the tools required for mining applications. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to solve the problems encountered in the field individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary working group. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses current techniques and tools in the field of basic mining effectively in applied courses. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the distinctive features of minerals and ores using mining applications and can report the results it finds. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can draw technical equipment in the mining area by using the basic computer and using the computer effectively. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains modeling and solution skills by defining the problems in the field of mining with the help of scientific data. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic measurement techniques in the mining field by adhering to scientific methods. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the technological methods used in the discovery, extraction and enrichment phases of the mines. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It constantly improves itself by following the innovations in science and technology in the field of mining with the foreign language it has learned. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses databases and other information sources in the light of the knowledge and experience gained | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses at least one foreign language at general level for effective oral and written communication. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Supports the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the legal consequences of the events that may occur in the mining operation. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, definitions | Lecture notes | |
| 2 | Crystal systems, the cubic system, tetragonal system, hexagonal system | Lecture notes | |
| 3 | Trigonal system, orthorhombic system, monoclinic, triclinic system | Lecture notes | |
| 4 | Physical properties of minerals | Lecture notes | |
| 5 | Physical properties of minerals | Lecture notes | |
| 6 | Special mineralogy | Lecture notes | |
| 7 | Gold, silver, copper, platin, iron | Lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes | |
| 9 | Sulphur and carbon group minerals | Lecture notes | |
| 10 | Sulphur and carbon group minerals | Lecture notes | |
| 11 | Halogens; halite, sylvine, fluorite | Lecture notes | |
| 12 | Oxides and hydroxides, carbonate, nitrate, borate, wolframite | Lecture notes | |
| 13 | Silicate | Lecture notes | |
| 14 | Optical mineralogy | Lecture notes | |
| 15 | Optical mineralogy | Lecture notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||