MDN109 General Geology

5 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit ALADAĞ VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code MDN109
Name General Geology
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 1. 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 (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach basic knowledge about geology. To inform about formation of earth.

Course Content

Structure and properties of earth / Minerals and rocks / Sedimentary rocks / Magmatic rocks / Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks / Plate tectonics / Movements of continents / Volcanism, plutonism, earthquakes /Faults

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

12


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Grasps importance of geology.
LO02 Understands and interprets internal structure of earth
LO03 Knows formation mechanism of rocks
LO04 Has sufficient knowledge about distinctive features of minerals
LO05 Knows the rock types
LO06 Knows chemical formulas of basic minerals
LO07 Can use the compass
LO08 Understands the relationship between faults and earthquakes
LO09 Can measure slope of the layer


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Having knowledge on mining combination of their theoretical and practical knowledge on applications. 5
PLO02 - Understand the principles and methods of work safety 0
PLO03 - Identifies problems in the field of mining with the help of the scientific data, gains modeling and solution skills 1
PLO04 - Explains and uses the basic measurement techniques in mining areas. 3
PLO05 - Explain technological methods used in discovery, extraction and processing of mines. 5
PLO06 - Actively uses current techniques and tools in basic mining areas in laboratory lessons. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction ; basic principles of geology Lecture notes
2 General characteristics of the earth Lecture notes
3 Age of earth and paleontology Lecture notes
4 Minerals and properties of minerals Lecture notes
5 Crystal and crystal systems Lecture notes
6 Rocks Lecture notes
7 Magmatic rocks Lecture notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam
9 Sedimentary rocks Lecture notes
10 Metamorphic rocks Lecture notes
11 Magma, Volcanism, plutonism Lecture notes
12 Factors affecting metamorphism Lecture notes
13 Earthquakes Lecture notes
14 Epyrogenyc and orogenic movements Lecture notes
15 Plate tectonics Lecture notes
16 Term Exams Exam
17 Term Exams Exam


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

Update Time: 30.04.2025 09:48