JZ307 Sedimentary Petrography

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ307
Name Sedimentary Petrography
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Determination of isedimentary rocks by using thin-section and hand specimen, identify petrographical and textural properties of sedimentary rocks, classification, to gain the ability to examine the sedimentary rocks under polarised microscope and using hand specimens.

Course Content

Main properties of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary rock cycle, textural analysis of sedimentary rocks. Classification and nomenclature of sedimentary rocks.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Notes

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the occurrence of all types of sedimentary rocks and rock cycle
LO02 Knows sedimentary rock cycle,
LO03 Determines the components of sedimentary rocks and classifies them
LO04 Identifies sedimentary rocks using sedimentary rock classification schemes,
LO05 Links sedimentary rocks to the economical geology.


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. 4
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 4
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 0
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. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Sedimentary rock cycle and definition of the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, sedimentation and diagenesis. Revising the subjects related with sedimentology
2 Properties of sedimentary rocks: Structure (sedimentology), texture (sedimentology-sedimentary petrography) and mineral content. Grain size analysis methods. Revising the subjects related with sedimentology
3 Other grain properties (spherity, roundnes, grain fabric, porosity-permeability). Studying the references related with the subject
4 Classification of sedimentary rocks and the criteria of classification Studying the references related with the subject
5 Clastic rocks (mineral content). Studying the references related with the subject
6 Clastic rocks (mineral content). Studying the references related with the subject
7 Clastic rocks (conglomerates). Studying the references related with the subject
8 Midterm Exam Preparing for the Midterm Exam
9 Clastic rocks (sandstones, classification, provenance analysis). Studying the references related with the subject
10 Clastic rocks (fine grained sediments). Studying the references related with the subject
11 Carbonate Rocks 1 (contents). Studying the references related with the subject
12 Carbonate Rocks 2 (classifications) Studying the references related with the subject
13 Other sedimentary rocks 1. Studying the references related with the subject
14 Other sedimentary rocks 2. Studying the references related with the subject
15 Other sedimentary rocks 3. Studying the references related with the subject
16 Final exam Preparing for the Final Exam
17 Final exam Preparing for the Final 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 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 03:42