JM608 Ore Microscopy

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code JM608
Name Ore Microscopy
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ


Course Goal

teach recognition Ore minerals in detail.

Course Content

Introduction,general definitions,sampling methods and preparation of polished sections, optical characteristics of ore minerals,structural and textural properties of ore minerals, paragenesys and succession of ore minerals ,detailed analysis and identification of ore minerals under ore microscope.

Course Precondition

No prerequisites

Resources

The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope B Pracejus

Notes

Kurt Bucher & Rodney Grapes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Determines a mineral deposit paragenesis and succession.
LO02 Identifies ore minerals under ore microscope.
LO03 Determines the different characteristics of the deposits.
LO04 Recognizes Pb-Zn minerals under microscope.
LO05 Recognizes Cr-Ni minerals under microscope.
LO06 Recognizes Fe-Mn minerals under microscope.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 2
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 1
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General classification of ore minerals, Mineral Properties and Observations Used in Determination Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma
2 Mineral determination of the order of the observations, and the usage of mineral charts Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma
3 Physical properties of ore minerals Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
4 Successions according to the types of mineral deposits, macro-and micro-structures. Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Detailed textures and textural properties of ore minerals, systematic examination of the sample preparation and mineral microscopy Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma
6 Instances of the application of optical and physical properties of minerals in the ore bed type. Investigation vein-type ores. Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma
7 Ore minerals are important elements of the tissue succession studies: inclusion, parting substituent, microtectonic, refraction and bends, false shapes Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Performance evaluation, Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Gap fillers, Paragenesis Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma
10 Investigation of massive sulphide ore minerals. Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Investigation of epithermal and scarn type ore minerals. Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Mn minerals in mangan deposits, their paragenesis and successions. Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Ortamagmatic ore mineralization Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Opac minerals, Investigation of rare ore minerals. Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Practise Lecture, Demonstration, Individual Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri
16 Term Exams Performance evaluation, homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
17 Term Exams Performance evaluation, homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 26 26
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS