MDZ108 Minerlogy and Petrography

5 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MINING ENGINEERING PR.
Code MDZ108
Name Minerlogy and Petrography
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİL YAPICI
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİL YAPICI (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To introduce crystallography, crystal systems, ore-forming minerals, rock-forming minerals and to assist other classes.

Course Content

Crystal systems, optical properties of minerals, rock-forming minerals.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Notes

Ders Notu ve Kitaplar


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes crystal systems.
LO02 Recognizes the ore-forming minerals.
LO03 Recognizes the rock-forming minerals.
LO04 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications
LO05 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications
LO06 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously.
LO07 Occurence, definition, chemical contents, physical properties, crystallography of Borate group minerals
LO08 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems.
LO09 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose.
LO10 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems.
LO11 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions
LO12 Uses the information technology effectively.


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 4
PLO02 - Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 5
PLO03 - Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 4
PLO04 - Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 4
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 4
PLO06 - Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 4
PLO07 - Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 5
PLO08 - Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 5
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. 5
PLO12 - Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 3
PLO13 - Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 4
PLO14 - Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 5
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 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Crystallography, crystals, symmetry, symmetry plane of rotation, the axis of symmetry, crystallographic axes Literature research
2 Crystal systems Literature research
3 Physical properties of minerals, cleavage, fracture surface, hardness, color, electrical and magnetic properties Literature research
4 Quartz, feldspar, plagioclase and plagioclase in the determination of anorthite Literature research
5 Biotite, muscovite, and orthorhombic pyroxene Literature research
6 Olivine, olivine and serpentine anchored decompositions Literature research
7 Sphene, apatite, tourmaline, garnets Literature research
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-term exam
9 Definition of petrography Literature research
10 Rock cycle, structure of earth, Magma, origin and classification of magma. Literature research
11 Classification of igneous rocks: chemical classification, mineralogical classification, colour index classification, feldspat index classification, textural classification, classification based on modes of occurence. Literature research
12 Ultrabasic-Ultramafic rocks: mineralogy, textures, rock types, tectonic settings and examples. Literature research
13 Contact metamorphic rocks of various sedimentary and magmatic rocks Literature research
14 Sedimentary rock cycle, weathering, transportation, sedimentation and diagenesis. Literature research
15 Carbonates Literature research
16 Term Exams Final Exam
17 Term Exams 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) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 116
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,64
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 02.05.2025 02:45