JZ112 Mineralogy

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ112
Name Mineralogy
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To give students information about crystallography, mineralogy and optical minerallogy. Introducing crystal systems, introducing minerals in thin sections and helping other lessons

Course Content

Crystal and crystal systems, minerals, optical mineralogy, theoretical and applied learning of these minerals.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



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. 0
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 0
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. 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 Mid-Term 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 Term Exams Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory
17 Term Exams 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


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 3 3 9
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 03:40