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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT144 |
| Name | Mineralogy |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Students are expected to gain knowledge about the physical and chemical properties of minerals and their groups, enabling them to identify and classify minerals in hand samples.
Course Content
Definition and history of mineralogy, physical and chemical properties of minerals, Native elements, Sulfides and sulfosalts, Oxides and hydroxides, Carbonates, Nitrates, Borates, Wolframites, Molybdates, Phosphates, Vanadates and Silicates.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Lecture notes are uploaded to the cubis system.
Notes
Lecture notes are uploaded to the cubis system.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognises minerals based on their physical and chemical properties |
| LO02 | Have sufficient background in basic mineralogical knowledge, mathematics and science related subjects. |
| LO03 | Has knowledge to group minerals |
| LO04 | Designs and implements experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results. |
| LO05 | Comprehends the social effects of the solutions determined for mineralogical problems. |
| LO06 | Searches for underground and aboveground natural resources. |
| LO07 | Actively works and takes responsibility individually and in multi-disciplinary teams for the solution of mineralogical problems. |
| LO08 | Follows the developments in science and technology and constantly renews. |
| LO09 | In addition to her professional development, she constantly improves herself by identifying learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in line with her interests and abilities. |
| LO10 | Comprehends the crystallography, physical properties, composition, recognition and presence of Wolframite and Molybdate Group minerals. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has information about the effects of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition practice’s on health, environmental, and security in universal scale and social dimensions: The problems of the age reflection related with the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and history of minerals; physical and chemical properties of minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Native and Halogen group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Sulfides and Sulfosalts group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Oxide and Hydroxide group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Carbonate and Nitrate group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Borate group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Sulphade group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Wolframite and Molybdate group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Phosphate, Arsenade and Vanadite group minerals | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Silicates and silicate types | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Nesosilicate and Sorosilicates | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Ringsilicate and Chainsilicates | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Phyllosilicates | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Tectosilicates | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Students have to read all notes about subjects. | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||