MDS301 Reserve Estimation in Mining and Geostatistics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code MDS301
Name Reserve Estimation in Mining and Geostatistics
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Arş.Gör.Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR


Course Goal

To teach classical and geostatistical methods of mineral reserves and accounts to make the grade, and grade distribution of reserves, risk and underground maps and geostatistical methods to analyze the model.

Course Content

Resources, reserve and grade terms. The capability of grade and reserve estimation using tradational and geostatistical methods. The ability of modelling and analyzing with geostatical methods of parameters of the mineral reserves and grade. The capability of making mineral reserve and grade, underground and risk maps. The capability of preparing reserve report.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Mineral Reserve Calculations Classical and Geostatistical Methods (Nobel bookstore)

Notes

Isobel Clark, Practical Geostatistics, 1979.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains knowledge about reserve and tenor concepts.
LO02 Becomes aware of the importance of reserve calculation.
LO03 Have reserve calculation skills.
LO04 Uses reserve calculation parameters.
LO05 Have information about reserve types.
LO06 Uses classical reserve calculation methods.
LO07 Uses the trapezoidal method.
LO08 Uses the polygon method.
LO09 Uses the triangulation method.
LO10 Gains knowledge about geostatistical methods.
LO11 Have the advantages of the geostatistical method.
LO12 Uses the stages of the geostatistical method.
LO13 Uses variogram analysis.
LO14 Uses the Kriging estimation method.
LO15 Have the ability to interpret reserve calculation graphics.
LO16 Have the ability to prepare reserve calculation report.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students has sufficient knowledge on theoretical and applied subjects in the light of contemporary knowledge and scientific approaches in the field of mining. 4
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge she has received in the field of mining in multidisciplinary studies to produce solutions to the problems she has encountered. 4
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes problems with the help of up-to-date information and makes inferences for solutions. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It applies physical, chemical, mechanical and mineralogical analyzes in accordance with TSE standards in field studies or laboratory conditions. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to analyze the engineering plans.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It dominates the machinery park in mining enterprises and can use them for the execution of mining activities. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students has the ability to solve the problems she encounters by working individually or in a team with other disciplines. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It constantly follows the developments in the mining field, as it knows that the information is not static. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It can use printed publications or databases to obtain the necessary information in mining processes. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He/she carries out all his/her work in a planned way in order to constantly improve himself/herself and increase her knowledge level. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses computers and other electronic resources in mining. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses at least one foreign language at B1 General Level in order to communicate and access information. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Performs technical drawings by thinking in three dimensions in the studies she has done in her field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It has the awareness of adhering to moral and ethical values while carrying out its mining activities. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It is aware of the need to prioritize the environment and the health of employees, as it has an infrastructure on Occupational Health and Safety awareness in mining and their legal obligations. 4
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows that the solutions to the problems in the mining field affect societies and communities, so they have information about the innovative applications and models developed. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Influence and importance of operation and production of mineral reserves and tenor Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Mineral reserve and grade-related concepts and classifications Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Mine thickness, density,calculation methods of area and evaluation Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 The basis of capacity calculation of mineral reserves and evaluation Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Stratified reserve accounts, trapezoidal and Simpsons methods Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Polygon, Isopach, section reserve calculation methods Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Reserve calculations with methods of geological block, triangular prism Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Introduction to geostatistical methods, why geostatistical, the advantages Literatür tarama Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Variogram analysis Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Kriging methods Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Simulation methods Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Application: Ordinary kriging method and analysis of cement raw materials and coal deposits Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Simulation methods, the implementation of the lignite beds - I Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Simulation methods, the implementation of the lignite beds - II Literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS