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| Code | JZ112 |
| Name | Mineralogy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH KARAOĞLAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To give students information about crystallography, mineralogy and optical minerallogy. Introducing crystal systems, introducing minerals in thin sections and helping other lessons
Course Content
Crystal and crystal systems, minerals, optical mineralogy, theoretical and applied learning of these minerals.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Mineraloji, 2015, Hüseyin Kurt , Fetullah Arık. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 268s
Notes
Mineraloji, 2015, Hüseyin Kurt , Fetullah Arık. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 268s
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Attain familiarity with the moving patrs of a petrographic microscope |
| LO02 | Understand optical theory pertaining to transmission of light through isotropicand anisotropic minerals |
| LO03 | Utilize optical properties to identify common rock forming minerals in grain mounts and the section. |
| LO04 | Learns the mineral groups |
| LO05 | learns the mineral definitions using their physical properties |
| LO06 | learns the grouping minerals using their chemical formulas |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystallography, Plan of symmetry, axes of symmetry, crystallographic axess, fold axes | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 2 | Crystal systems, cubic system, tetragonal system, hexagonal system | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 3 | Trigonal system, orthorhombic system, monoclinic system,triclinic system. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 4 | Parameters, indices, twin crystals, polymorphism, isomorphism. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 5 | Physical properties of minerals, Cleavage, fracture surface, hardness, colour, magnetic and electric properties | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 6 | Optical mineralogy, isotrop and anisotrop minerals,the definition of polarizing microscope, Uniax and biax crystals. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 7 | Extinguished angle of crystals, birefringence, pleochroism, description of minerals under microscope | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 9 | Biotite,muscovite, orthorhombic pyroxene | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 10 | Monoclinic pyroxene, hornblende, glaucophane | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 11 | Olivine, decomposition of olivine with iron and serpentine | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 12 | Calcite, chlorite and epidotes. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 13 | Sphene, apatite, tourmaline, garnets. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 14 | Fluorite, magnetite, chrome, analcime, prehnite | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 15 | Quartz,feldpar, plagioclase | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, preparation for laboratory |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||