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| Code | JM015 |
| Name | Medical Geology |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to examine the effects of the geological characteristics of the environment on human, animal and plant healty fort he creation of a healty living environment.
Course Content
Introduction to medical geolgy, Geological factors affect human health, Asbestos, zeolite issue and its effects on human health and environmental problems associated with arsenic, Silicosis, the environment and the effects on public health and stone mining operations, Natural carbon dioxide and problems, Problems with soil and clay eating habits, and iodine deficiency problems, problems with Flor, kidney Stones Anthropogenic factors the geography of disease
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
MEDICAL GEOLOGY EFFECTS OF GEOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTS ON HUMAN HEALTH Yazar MIOMIR M. KOMATINA
Notes
Elements and their effects on health
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describe the definition and scope of medical geology |
| LO02 | Evaluate the relationship between the minerals and the human |
| LO03 | Learning the effects of mining to the environment and human healt |
| LO04 | Understanding the relationship between geology, living things and environment |
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 | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 2 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1- Medical Geology definition, scope, history and research methods | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | 2- Minerals and their effects on human health | research, reading, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 3 | 3- Asbestos and zeolite issue and its effects on human health | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | 4- Arsenic and environmental problems | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 5 | 5- Silicosis risk, Fluorine | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 6 | 6- environmental dust problems and selenium related problems | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 7 | 7- Natural radioactivity and natural radiation | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Performance evaluation, homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | 9- Heavy metals and environmental issues | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | 10- Problems with soil and clay eating habits | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 11 | 11- Geothermal and mineral waters | research, reading, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 12 | 12- Iodine deficiency and problems, kidney Stones | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | 13- Environmental and public health effects of mining and stone industry | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 14 | 14- Coal and human health | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | example applications | research, reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Performance evaluation, homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Performans değerlendirmesi, ödev | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||