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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | JM648 |
| Name | Use of Stable Isotopes in Mineral Deposits |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Dr. Burcu KARATAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Stable isotope geochemistry is very important in determining the nature of ore-bearing fluids and ore formation processes. Since it is an effective method used in solving problems related to the origin and formation of mineral deposits; the properties of stable isotopes, their areas of use and the interpretation of the results constitute the aim of this course.
Course Content
It emphasizes the importance of stable isotopes based on the examination of natural changes in the relative abundances of isotopes of elements in terms of mineral deposits. Since the main component of mineral fluids is water and waters of different origins exhibit their own O and H2 isotopic composition values, O and H isotopes are frequently used in explaining the origin and history of water in solutions. In addition, C and S isotopes play a major role in determining the source of solutions forming ore minerals. For example, determining the source of sulfur in ore minerals by S isotope analysis will help define the deposit type of this mineralization. Within the scope of the course, analytical methods will be mentioned, stable isotopes will be examined in detail and their contributions to mineral deposit types will be discussed using literature data on examples from Turkey and the World.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Stable Isotope Geochemistry, J Hoefs
Notes
Using Geochemical Data, Hugh Rollinson
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluates the results of isotope analyses and their results are used to determine the formation of mineral deposits. |
| LO02 | Knows how to use Stable Isotopes. |
| LO03 | Interpret the changes and development of hydrothermal solutions and the hydrothermal systems they cause. |
| LO04 | Makes a comment on the origin of the mineral deposit based on isotope analysis results. |
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 | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of the concepts of isotope and stable isotope | research, literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Application examples of stable isotopes in mineral deposits | research, literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | The concept of oxygen isotope and its use in mineral deposits | Reading and researching | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Evaluation of oxygen isotope analysis results | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 5 | The concept of H isotope and its use in mineral deposits | reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Evaluation of H isotope analysis results | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 7 | The concept of S isotope and its use in mineral deposits | reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Evaluation of S isotope analysis results | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 10 | C isotope concept and its use in mineral deposits | reading research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Evaluation of C isotope analysis results | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 12 | The importance of using stable isotopes in determining the formation conditions of important mineral deposits on Earth and examples from around the world | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Evaluation of stable isotopes with samples from Turkey | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 14 | Having students do practice 1 | Reading, researching | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Having students do practice 2 | practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Yöntem Seçilmemiş |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 12 | 4 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||