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| Code | MDN109 |
| Name | General Geology |
| Semester | 1. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. ERCÜMENT BİLGER |
Course Goal
To teach basic knowledge about geology. To inform about formation of earth.
Course Content
Structure and properties of earth / Minerals and rocks / Sedimentary rocks / Magmatic rocks / Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks / Plate tectonics / Movements of continents / Volcanism, plutonism, earthquakes /Faults
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Basic Geology Principles, Erkan Karaman, 2013.
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Grasps importance of geology. |
| LO02 | Understands and interprets internal structure of earth |
| LO03 | Knows formation mechanism of rocks |
| LO04 | Has sufficient knowledge about distinctive features of minerals |
| LO05 | Knows the rock types |
| LO06 | Knows chemical formulas of basic minerals |
| LO07 | Can use compass in mining applications |
| LO08 | Understands the relationship between faults and earthquakes |
| LO09 | Can measure slope of the layer |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a background in mining basic concepts. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the principles and methods of occupational health and safety in mining. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the technical features of the tools required to be used in mining applications. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to solve the problems encountered in the field individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary working group. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses current techniques and tools in the field of basic mining effectively in applied courses. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the distinctive features of minerals and ores using mining applications and can report the results it finds. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can draw technical equipment in the mining area by using the basic computer and using the computer effectively. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains modeling and solution skills by defining the problems in the field of mining with the help of scientific data. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic measurement techniques in the mining field by adhering to scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the technological methods used in the discovery, extraction and enrichment phases of the mines. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It constantly improves itself by following the innovations in science and technology in the field of mining with the foreign language it has learned. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses databases and other information sources in the light of the knowledge and experience gained | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses at least one foreign language at general level for effective oral and written communication. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the legal consequences of the events that may occur in the mining operation. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction ; basic principles of geology | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | General characteristics of the earth | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Age of earth and paleontology | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Minerals and properties of minerals | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Crystal and crystal systems | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Rocks | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Magmatic rocks | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Sedimentary rocks | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Metamorphic rocks | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Magma, Volcanism, plutonism | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Factors affecting metamorphism | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Earthquakes | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Epyrogenyc and orogenic movements | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Plate tectonics | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||