Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDZ113 |
| Name | Introduction to Mining Engineering |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖZEN KILIÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖZEN KILIÇ
(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
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
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 | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of mining | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 2 | The main operations of mining | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 3 | The main function of mining engineering | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 4 | History of mining | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 5 | Mining operations in Turkey | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 6 | Explaration and evaluation of mines | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 7 | Preparotary operations in mines | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and literature | |
| 9 | Methods of mining | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 10 | Transportation-Export-Water drainage | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 11 | Ventilation-Safety-Ground facilities | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 12 | Ore preparation | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 13 | Mining administration | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 14 | Legal regulations | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 15 | Legal regulations | The student learns the subject from the related books and websites | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and literature | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and literature |
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 |