JZ307 Sedimentary Petrography

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Code JZ307
Name Sedimentary Petrography
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Determination of isedimentary rocks by using thin-section and hand specimen, identify petrographical and textural properties of sedimentary rocks, classification, to gain the ability to examine the sedimentary rocks under polarised microscope and using hand specimens.

Course Content

Main properties of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary rock cycle, textural analysis of sedimentary rocks. Classification and nomenclature of sedimentary rocks.

Course Precondition

Sedimentology

Resources

Lecture notes and other books (Kemal Gurbuz)

Notes

related books and notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the occurrence of all types of sedimentary rocks and rock cycle
LO02 Knows sedimentary rock cycle,
LO03 Determines the components of sedimentary rocks and classifies them
LO04 Identifies sedimentary rocks using sedimentary rock classification schemes,
LO05 Links sedimentary rocks to the economical geology.


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. 3
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. 3
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. 4
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. 4
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
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.
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. 4
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.
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 Sedimentary rock cycle and definition of the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, sedimentation and diagenesis. Revising the subjects related with sedimentology Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Properties of sedimentary rocks: Structure (sedimentology), texture (sedimentology-sedimentary petrography) and mineral content. Grain size analysis methods. Revising the subjects related with sedimentology Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Other grain properties (spherity, roundnes, grain fabric, porosity-permeability). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Classification of sedimentary rocks and the criteria of classification Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 1 Clastic rocks (mineral content). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 2 Clastic rocks (mineral content). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Clastic rocks (conglomerates). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Midterm Exam Preparing for the Midterm Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Clastic rocks (sandstones, classification, provenance analysis). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Clastic rocks (fine grained sediments). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 1 Carbonate Rocks 1 (contents). Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 2 Carbonate Rocks 2 (classifications) Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 1 Other sedimentary rocks 1. Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 2 Other sedimentary rocks 2. Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 3 Other sedimentary rocks 3. Studying the references related with the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Final exam Preparing for the Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Final exam Preparing for the Final Exam 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 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 02:42