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| Code | JS324 |
| Name | Medical Geology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Introduction of mineral deposits formed by the effect of external events, Effects on mineral deposits in geological and chemical events, knowledge of alterations, Explanation of these mineral deposits, with examples from Turkey and the world
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
Medical Geology
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 | Geology, live and understanding of environmental relations |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | Medical Geology definition, scope, history and research methods | research | |
| 2 | Minerals and their effects on human health | research | |
| 3 | Asbestos and zeolite issue and its effects on human health | research | |
| 4 | Arsenic and environmental problems | research | |
| 5 | Silicosis risk, Fluorine | research | |
| 6 | Environmental dust problems and selenium related problems | research | |
| 7 | Natural radioactivity and natural radiation | research | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | research | |
| 9 | Heavy metals and environmental issues | research | |
| 10 | Problems with soil and clay eating habits | research | |
| 11 | Geothermal and mineral waters | research | |
| 12 | Iodine deficiency and problems, kidney Stones | research | |
| 13 | Environmental and public health effects of mining and stone industry | research | |
| 14 | Coal and human health | research | |
| 15 | Final | preparation for the exam. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | reading | |
| 17 | Term Exams | reading |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||