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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1 | Sedimentary rock cycle and definition of the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, sedimentation and diagenesis. | Revising the subjects related with sedimentology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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: Anlatım |
3 | Other grain properties (spherity, roundnes, grain fabric, porosity-permeability). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
4 | Classification of sedimentary rocks and the criteria of classification | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
5 | 1 Clastic rocks (mineral content). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
6 | 2 Clastic rocks (mineral content). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
7 | Clastic rocks (conglomerates). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
8 | Midterm Exam | Preparing for the Midterm Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Clastic rocks (sandstones, classification, provenance analysis). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
10 | Clastic rocks (fine grained sediments). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
11 | 1 Carbonate Rocks 1 (contents). | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
12 | 2 Carbonate Rocks 2 (classifications) | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
13 | 1 Other sedimentary rocks 1. | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
14 | 2 Other sedimentary rocks 2. | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
15 | 3 Other sedimentary rocks 3. | Studying the references related with the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
16 | Final exam | Preparing for the Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Final exam | Preparing for the Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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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 |