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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDZ109 |
| Name | General Geology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 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
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide information about geology, all the concepts and rules, and to teach to use thisinformation in other disciplines.
Course Content
Introduction/ General properties of earth; interior of earth, surface and surface structures/ Rock forming and ore minerals/ Magmatism and magmatic rocks/ Sedimantation and sedimentary rocks/ Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks/ Precipitate mediums/ Stratigrafi and principles/ Structural geology; folds, fractures, joints and faults/ Geologic time scale/ Plate techonics/ Lithospheric movements: plutonism, volcanism, earthquakes and reasons/ Maps; scales, divisions, contours and topographic maps, legends, point definition systems, topographic cross-sections/ Concept of strike and dip of strata/ Usage of geologic compass.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
Ders Notu ve Kitaplar
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gets information about the tectonic deformations. |
| LO02 | Understands the importance of engineering geology, and environment as a natural scientist. |
| LO03 | Recognizes the important rock and ore minerals. |
| LO04 | Learns about he importance of earthquake and plate movements. |
| LO05 | Gains general information about the definition of geology and its branches, subject field, and history. |
| LO06 | Understands geology and geological engineering. |
| LO07 | Learns Earths internal structure and materials. |
| LO08 | Learns minerals, rocks, rock cycle and basic classification of rocks. |
| LO09 | Understands relationship between minerals and rocks. |
| LO10 | Learns geological time and fossils. |
| LO11 | Learns general information of eartquake. |
| LO12 | Learns general information of engineering geology, professional law and industrial materials. |
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 | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 4 |
| 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 | 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. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction and History of geology. | Literature research | |
| 2 | General characteristics of the earth, the concept of isostacy | Literature research | |
| 3 | Structure of the Earth | Literature research | |
| 4 | The earth magnetic field, magnetization of rocks and paleomagnetism | Literature research | |
| 5 | The chemical composition of the earth | Literature research | |
| 6 | Forming the Earth crust Minerals | Literature research | |
| 7 | Rocks | Literature research | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | General characteristics and age of the stratified rocks | Literature research | |
| 10 | Stratified rocks, tectonic deformation | Literature research | |
| 11 | Magma, Volcanism, plutonism | Literature research | |
| 12 | metamorphism | Literature research | |
| 13 | earthquakes | Literature research | |
| 14 | orogenic and epyrogenyc movements | Literature research | |
| 15 | Plate tectonics and continental drift epyrogeny | 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 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||