Information
| Unit | ALADAĞ VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | MDN108 |
| Name | Mineralogy and Petrography |
| Term | 2020-2021 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 | Uzaktan 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 | Recognizes minerals. |
| LO02 | Classifies minerals. |
| LO03 | Describes crystal system |
| LO04 | Knows distinctive features of minerals. |
| LO05 | Defines minerals with the help of microscope. |
| LO06 | Knows sulphur group minerals |
| LO07 | Defines carbon group minerals |
| LO08 | Defines halogens |
| LO09 | Defines Oxides and hydroxides, carbonate, nitrate, borate and wolframite |
| LO10 | Defines silicates |
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 | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains and uses the basic measurement techniques in mining areas. | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Explain technological methods used in discovery, extraction and processing of mines. | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | Actively uses current techniques and tools in basic mining areas in laboratory lessons. | 0 |
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 | ||