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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JZ105 |
| Name | General Minerology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Knowledge about mineralogy, optical mineralogy and crystallography will be given to students. The student will learn how to determine crystal systems, the minerals in thin sections under the microscope and contribute to the other geological courses.
Course Content
Crystals and crystal systems, minerals,optical mineralogy, learning these minerals theoretical and practically.
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Attain familiarity with the moving patrs of a petrographic microscope |
| LO02 | Understand optical theory pertaining to transmission of light through isotropicand anisotropic minerals |
| LO03 | Utilize optical properties to identify common rock forming minerals in grain mounts and the section. |
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. | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 3 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystallography, Plan of symmetry, axes of symmetry, crystallographic axess, fold axes | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 2 | Crystal systems, cubic system, tetragonal system, hexagonal system | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 3 | Trigonal system, orthorhombic system, monoclinic system,triclinic system. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 4 | Parameters, indices, twin crystals, polymorphism, isomorphism. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 5 | Physical properties of minerals, Cleavage, fracture surface, hardness, colour, magnetic and electric properties | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 6 | Optical mineralogy, isotrop and anisotrop minerals,the definition of polarizing microscope, Uniax and biax crystals. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 7 | Extinguished angle of crystals, birefringence, pleochroism, description of minerals under microscope | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 9 | Biotite,muscovite, orthorhombic pyroxene | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 10 | Monoclinic pyroxene, hornblende, glaucophane | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 11 | Olivine, decomposition of olivine with iron and serpentine | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 12 | Calcite, chlorite and epidotes. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 13 | Sphene, apatite, tourmaline, garnets. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 14 | Fluorite, magnetite, chrome, analcime, prehnite | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 15 | Quartz,feldpar, plagioclase | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 16 | Final exam | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 17 | Final exam | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory |
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 |