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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDS301 |
| Name | Reserve Estimation in Mining and Geostatistics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Mineral resource/reserve calculations using classical and geostatistical methods and mineral resource/reserve reporting.
Course Content
Mineral Resource/Reserve concepts, Attribute values, Mineral resource/reserve calculations, classical and geostatistical methods, Mineral resource/reserve reporting
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Ersoy, A., Yünsel, T. Y., (2008). Mineral Reserve Calculations Classical and Geostatistical Methods (Nobel bookstore)
Notes
Isabel Clark, Practical Geostatistics, 1979.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concepts of Mineral Resource/Reserve. |
| LO02 | Defines Mineral Resource/Reserve classification. |
| LO03 | Lists the attribute values. |
| LO04 | Explains the Mineral Resource/Reserve calculation parameters. |
| LO05 | Describes classical mineral resource/reserve estimation methods. |
| LO06 | List the geostatistical methods. |
| LO07 | Explains numerical and graphical outputs. |
| LO08 | Defines the Mineral Resource/Reserve report. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students has sufficient knowledge on theoretical and applied subjects in the light of contemporary knowledge and scientific approaches in the field of mining. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge she has received in the field of mining in multidisciplinary studies to produce solutions to the problems she has encountered. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes problems with the help of up-to-date information and makes inferences for solutions. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies physical, chemical, mechanical and mineralogical analyzes in accordance with TSE standards in field studies or laboratory conditions. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to analyze the engineering plans. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It dominates the machinery park in mining enterprises and can use them for the execution of mining activities. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students has the ability to solve the problems she encounters by working individually or in a team with other disciplines. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It constantly follows the developments in the mining field, as it knows that the information is not static. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It can use printed publications or databases to obtain the necessary information in mining processes. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He/she carries out all his/her work in a planned way in order to constantly improve himself/herself and increase her knowledge level. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses computers and other electronic resources in mining. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses at least one foreign language at B1 General Level in order to communicate and access information. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Performs technical drawings by thinking in three dimensions in the studies she has done in her field. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It has the awareness of adhering to moral and ethical values while carrying out its mining activities. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It is aware of the need to prioritize the environment and the health of employees, as it has an infrastructure on Occupational Health and Safety awareness in mining and their legal obligations. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows that the solutions to the problems in the mining field affect societies and communities, so they have information about the innovative applications and models developed. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Purpose and Scope, Resources | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Mineral resource/reserve concepts | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Mineral resource/reserve classification | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Attribute values | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Mineral resource/reserve calculation parameters | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Single and multi-layer reserve estimation methods | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Classical mineral resource/reserve estimation methods | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Geostatistical methods | Literatür tarama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Variogram analysis | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Kriging estimation method | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Interpretation of numerical outputs | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Interpreting graphical outputs | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Mineral resource reporting | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Mineral reserve reporting | Literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||