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| Code | MD501 |
| Name | Mine Prospecting Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Arş.Gör.Dr. Esma KAHRAMAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Gains experience with the general principles and applications of major mineral exploration methods. Understands the stages of mine prospecting using geological, geophysical, geochemical and remote sensing methods.
Course Content
In an untouched mine area , basic information related to mine is applied with the previously acquired geological information and the general traits of mineralization are introduced.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Geology, Mine Prospecting and Exploration Reports Guide, MTA
Notes
Internet resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows mine exploration methods. |
| LO02 | Gains information about preliminary studies in mine exploration. |
| LO03 | Knows the methods to be applied in magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic mineral exploration. |
| LO04 | Understands the geological prospecting method. |
| LO05 | Understands the geochemical prospecting method. |
| LO06 | Understands the geophysical prospection method. |
| LO07 | Understands the drilling prospection method. |
| LO08 | Obtains information about mineral exploration through remote sensing method. |
| LO09 | Have information about mapping in opencast and underground mine. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge gained in undergraduate education in the advanced solution of mining engineering problems. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mining engineering. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns to independently conduct scientific and technical research on all subjects, including the field of specialization. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to transfer scientific and social values to others at every stage of works. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to prepare projects related to the working subjects of mining engineering. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to define, formulate and solve problems related to mining engineering at an advanced level. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the awareness of lifelong learning for professional development. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work independently, team work, and interdisciplinary. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses modern engineering, computer modeling and simulation tools in the development of mining engineering projects and solving advanced engineering problems. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains systematic thinking and problem solving abilities with the in-depth knowledge gained in the field of Mining Engineering. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use the in-depth knowledge gained in the field of Mining Engineering in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to define a problem that requires expertise in the field of Mining Engineering. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the professional and ethical responsibility of mining engineering. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the universal and social effects of mining engineering applications. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to evaluate projects related to the study subjects of mining engineering. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to interpret the results obtained in the solution of a problem that requires expertise in the field of Mining Engineering. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An overview of the methods of prospecting mine | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Preliminary studies in mine exploration | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | The methods which will be applied in magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic mine prospection | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Geological prospecting | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Geochemical prospecting | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Geophysics prospecting | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Drilling prospecting | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and related links | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Mine exploration with remote sensing method | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Metalic mine exploration | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Placer type mine exploration | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Oxidation-cementation mine exploration | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Mine exploration in karstic environments | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Mapping in opencast and underground mines | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Main Methods Used in Reserve and Grade Calculations | Lecture notes and related links | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and related links | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and related links | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||