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Course Goal / Objective
To teach graduate students the geochemical characteristics of igneous rocks.
Course Content
Definitions of major, trace and rare earth elements. Normalization of trace and rear earth elements. Calculations of mineral formula of rock forming minerals and their interpretations.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite.
Resources
Lecture notes on interpretation of geochemical data
Notes
Using Geochemical Data; https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108777834
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | MSc students learn basic principals of geochemistry |
| LO02 | MSc students learns and evaluate the basic geochemical principals of magmatic rocks in different tectonic settings. |
| LO03 | MSc students may be able to examine tectonic settings in which magmatic rocks formed. |
| LO04 | Makes comments on the origin of igneous rocks. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | basic principles of geochemistry | Reading | |
| 2 | Methods of sample preparation | Reading | |
| 3 | Methods of rock analyses | Reading | |
| 4 | Methods of mineral analyses | Reading | |
| 5 | major and trace elements in rocks and their presentation | Reading | |
| 6 | Rare earth elements in rocks and their presentation | Reading | |
| 7 | Major and trace elements in minerals and their presentation | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Major and trace element characteristics of rocks in MOR setting | reading | |
| 10 | Major and trace element characteristics of rocks from island arc setting | Reading | |
| 11 | Major and trace element characteristics of rocks from oceanic seamount | Reading | |
| 12 | Major and trace element characteristics of rocks from active continental margins | Reading | |
| 13 | Major and trace element characteristics of rocks from continental rift zones | Reading | |
| 14 | Major and trace element characteristics of rocks from back-arc basins | Reading | |
| 15 | General evaluation and discussion | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||