JS411 Petrography of Volcanic and Subvolcanic Rocks

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JS411
Name Petrography of Volcanic and Subvolcanic Rocks
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To give information about volcanic and vein rocks and to define their properties

Course Content

Introduction, characteristics of magma forming volcanic and vein rocks, definition and petrographic properties of acidic and basic rocks, mineralogical contents and textural properties of volcanic and vein rocks.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes


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 Magma and properties Reading
2 differentiation of magma Reading
3 formation of magman Reading
4 identification of vein rocks Reading
5 mineralogical compositions and textures of vein rocks (1) Reading
6 mineralogical compositions and textures of vein rocks (2) Reading
7 mineralogical compositions and textures of vein rocks Reading
8 identification of volcanic rocks Reading
9 mineralogical compositions and textures of volcanic rocks Reading
10 identification of volcanic rocks Reading
11 mineralogical compositions and textures of volcanic rocks Reading
12 mineralogical compositions and textures of volcanic rocks Reading
13 mineralogical compositions and textures of volcanic rocks Reading
14 identification of lamprophiles Reading
15 mineralogical compositions and textures of lamprophiles Reading
16 Fınal exam Reading
17 Fınal exam Reading


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

Update Time: 09.05.2018 02:58