MMD105 Introduction to Mining Engineering

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MINING ENGINEERING PR.
Code MMD105
Name Introduction to Mining Engineering
Term 2016-2017 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 Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Instructor Prof.Dr. MESUT ANIL (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


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

Brief history of mining/ Scope of mining engineering/ Place of mining in the industry and its relation with other disciplines/ Chronological history of Turkish mining, mining organizations in Turkey/ Main production methods and used machinery/ Economical and technical reasons for mineral processing, mineral properties exploited in mineral processing, well-known mineral processing methods/ Mining and environment/ Current legal state/ Affected factors of mine and plant feasibility.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Notes

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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 and vision of mining engineering
LO04 Knows about which disciplines are related to mining
LO05 Knows about the contents of mining engineering


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches
PLO02 - Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions
PLO03 - Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems
PLO04 - Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results.
PLO05 - Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly
PLO06 - Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice.
PLO07 - Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams.
PLO08 - Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves
PLO09 - Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information.
PLO10 - Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date.
PLO11 - Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence.
PLO12 - Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
PLO13 - Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing.
PLO14 - Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility.
PLO15 - Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications.
PLO16 - Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Primary processing methods 1 Literature research
2 Primary processing methods 2 Literature research
3 Pyrometallurgical extraction methods 1 Literature research
4 Pyrometallurgical extraction methods 2 Literature research
5 Hydrometallurgical methods 1 Literature research
6 Hydrometallurgical methods 2 Literature research
7 Hydrometallurgical methods 3 Literature research
8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam
9 Fuels Literature research
10 Refractories Literature research
11 Pig iron production 1 Literature research
12 Pig iron production 2 Literature research
13 Steel production Literature research
14 Copper metallurgy 1 Literature research
15 Copper metallurgy 2 Literature research
16 Final exam Final Exam
17 Final exam Final Exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

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) 13 2 26
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 10 1 10
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 55
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,20
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 22.03.2016 11:31