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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| MINING ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | MD612 |
| Name | Feasibility Studies in Mining |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to provide advanced knowledge and skills that will enable participants to evaluate the technical, economic, financial, environmental, and social feasibility of mining projects.
Course Content
This course provides advanced knowledge and skills for preparing, evaluating, and interpreting feasibility studies in mining projects; the course covers the analysis of the technical, economic, financial, environmental, and social viability of a mining project.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Mining Economics and Strategy (Ian C. Runge), SME.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | This explains the scope, types, and importance of feasibility studies in mining. |
| LO02 | It analyzes geological data and integrates it into feasibility studies. |
| LO03 | It determines the appropriate mining method/production plan according to technical and economic criteria. |
| LO04 | It calculates project costs by making CAPEX and OPEX forecasts. |
| LO05 | It conducts a comprehensive feasibility assessment using real field data. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on master's qualifications, they develop their knowledge in the mining engineering field at the level of expertise. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of mining engineering. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains a high level of proficiency in the methods and skills required for expertise with the new knowledge gained in a field. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of mining engineering, they creates original designs that will bring innovation to science. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of mining engineering in R&D studies. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can design new systems with R&D studies in the field of expertise. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Be able to systematically approach new knowledge in the field of mining engineering. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applying a method related to the Mining Operations field to a different field or developing a unique method. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can use computer software on subjects related to mining engineering. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They can apply the knowledge and problem solving skills they have internalized in the mining engineering specialties in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the science and technology literature by publishing the outputs of its academic studies in respected academic environments. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains problem solving ability in the field of mining engineering. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can produce solutions to social, scientific and moral issues by using strategic decision making processes. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate effectively, demonstrating effectiveness in advocating original views within an expert community. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Contribute to scientific discussions by communicating in at least one foreign language, verbally or visually. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develop computer software on subjects related to mining engineering. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of feasibility studies and their importance in mining. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Stages of mining projects: preliminary exploration, exploration, preliminary feasibility, feasibility, and operation. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Geological data collection, analysis, and resource/reserve estimation. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Mining method selection (open pit, underground) and production planning. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Excavation, transportation, and equipment selection. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Infrastructure requirements | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Business planning and production capacity determination. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX) estimates | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Cash flow analysis and economic evaluation criteria. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, and uncertainty management. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Environmental impacts, EIA process and sustainability. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Social impact assessment and stakeholder management | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Legal, administrative, and licensing processes | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Preparation and presentation of the feasibility report. | Reading sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||