JS408 Texture Types in Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JS408
Name Texture Types in Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To give information about volcanic and vein rocks and to define their properties

Course Content

Introduction, characteristics of magma forming volcanic and vein rocks, definition and petrographic properties of acidic and basic rocks, mineralogical contents and textural properties of volcanic and vein rocks.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Using Binocular microscope.
LO02 Volcanic Rocks.
LO03 Vein and sub-volkanic rocks.
LO04 Textures of volcanic rocks.
LO05 Textures of sub-volcanic rocks.
LO06 Who can search resources for accessing information, actively use databases and other information resources.
LO07 who has the consciousness of the necessity of lifelong learning; monitors developments in science and technology, and constantly innovates whom self.
LO08 Students will have a sufficient background in basic geological information, Mathematics and Science, and use theoretical and practical knowledge in engineering solutions.
LO09 Who is conscious of professional and ethical responsibility, is conscious about project management, workplace practices, environment and work safety and is aware of the legal consequences of engineering applications.
LO10 Who is aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and their applications.
LO11 Who is aware of entrepreneurship and innovativeness and has information about the problems of the times and can produce solutions.
LO12 Recognize, construct and solve geological problems.
LO13 Learn the social effects of solutions to geological problems.
LO14 Solves engineering problems by detecting, defining, formulating; selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
LO15 Describe and classify volcanic and vein rocks.


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 Magma and properties Reading
2 Differentiation of magma Reading
3 Formation of magma Reading
4 Identification of vein rocks Reading
5 Mineralogical compositions and textures of vein rocks (1) Reading
6 Settlements of vein rocks Reading
7 Varieties of vein rock Reading
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading
9 Mineralogical compositions and textures of volcanic rocks Reading
10 Identification of volcanic rocks Reading
11 Mineralogical compositions and textures of volcanic rocks Reading
12 Locations of volcanic rocks Reading
13 Types of volcanic rocks Reading
14 identification of lamprophiles Reading
15 mineralogical compositions and textures of lamprophiles Reading
16 Term Exams Reading
17 Term Exams Reading


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 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 03:44