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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDZ117 |
| Name | Introduction to Mining Engineering |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HÜSEYİN VAPUR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the students to mine engineering topics. To inform them about underground, and overground mining, the excavation, transport, export, drainage and ventilation of the profession, period-safety operations, and major improvements.
Course Content
Importance, history and place of mining in society; Main duties and career options of mining engineer. Personal characteristics and skills required to be a successful mining engineer; Mining activity areas; Mining terms, mining operation methods; Open pit production methods, model display; Underground mine production methods, model representation; Preparation processes of the ores produced; Ore enrichment methods; Industrial raw materials and metallurgical processes; Mining studies in Turkey and in the World; Exported minerals; Production sites and properties of mines; Technical trip/virtual tour to an underground or opencast mine; Technical trip/virtual tour to an ore processing plant; Interview with an experienced Mining Engineer from the industry.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Madenciliğe Giriş, 2. Baskı , Prof.Dr. Üner İpekoğlu, Prof.Dr. C.okay Aksoy, Yrd.Doç. Dr. Çelik Tatar, Araş. Gör. Tahir Mallı, DEU. Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları No:319, İzmir-2015.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Obtains preliminary information on all matters related to profession |
| LO02 | Gains the professional discipline |
| LO03 | Grasps the mission of mining engineering |
| LO04 | Grasps the vision of mining engineering |
| LO05 | Knows about the contents of mining engineering |
| LO06 | Knows about which disciplines are related to mining |
| LO07 | Knows the main operations of mining |
| LO08 | Knows the main function of mining engineering |
| LO09 | Learn to Mining operations in Turkey |
| LO10 | Understand of Explaration and evaluation of mines activity |
| LO11 | Knows Methods of mining |
| LO12 | Knows Mining administration and Legal regulations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | PÇ1. (a) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Mining Engineering; PÇ1. (b) the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas for solving complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ2. (a) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in Mining Engineering; PÇ2. (b) ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ3. (a) Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; PÇ3. (b) ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ4. (a) Ability to select and use modern technical tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mining Engineering applications; PÇ4. (b) ability to effectively use information technologies. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ5. Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems specific to Mining Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ6. (a) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary (Mining Engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; PÇ6. (b) ability to work individually. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | PÇ7. (a) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; PÇ7. (b) knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | PÇ8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | PÇ9. Ability to act in accordance with the ethical principles of Mining Engineering; knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practice. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | PÇ10. Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | PÇ11. Knowledge of the impacts of Mining Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as contemporary issues in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Mining Engineering solutions. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance of mining, its history and place in society | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Main duties and career options of mining engineer. Personal characteristics and skills required to be a successful mining engineer | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Mining activity areas | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Mining terms, mine operating methods | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Open pit production methods, model display | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | Underground mine production methods, model display | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 7 | Preparation processes of the ores produced | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Ore enrichment methods | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 10 | Industrial raw materials and metallurgical processes | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 11 | Mining studies in Turkey and in the World | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Exported minerals | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Production places and properties of mines | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Technical trip/virtual tour to an underground or opencast mine | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Technical trip/virtual tour to an ore processing plant | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 16 | Interview with an experienced Mining Engineer from the industry | Lecture notes and literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||