Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDS301 |
| Name | Reserve Estimation in Mining and Geostatistics |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Ali Can ÖZDEMİR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach classical and geostatistical methods of mineral reserves and accounts to make the grade, and grade distribution of reserves, risk and underground maps and geostatistical methods to analyze the model.
Course Content
Resources, reserve and grade terms. The capability of grade and reserve estimation using tradational and geostatistical methods. The ability of modelling and analyzing with geostatical methods of parameters of the mineral reserves and grade. The capability of making mineral reserve and grade, underground and risk maps. The capability of preparing reserve report.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have sufficient background about mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches. |
| LO02 | Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and constantly renews itself |
| LO03 | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions. |
| LO04 | Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems; to this end, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques. |
| LO05 | Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results. |
| LO06 | An ability to analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; have the ability to apply modern design methods accordingly |
| LO07 | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications. |
| LO08 | Gains the ability to work individually and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
| LO09 | To be able to access information and to do research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources. |
| LO10 | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and constantly renews itself. |
| LO11 | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License. |
| LO12 | Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio. |
| LO13 | Has the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
| LO14 | Gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
| LO15 | Awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; become aware of the legal consequences of engineering practices. |
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 | 3 |
| 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. | 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Influence and importance of operation and production of mineral reserves and tenor | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 2 | Mineral reserve and grade-related concepts and classifications | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 3 | Mine thickness, density,calculation methods of area and evaluation | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 4 | The basis of capacity calculation of mineral reserves and evaluation | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 5 | Stratified reserve accounts, trapezoidal and Simpsons methods | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 6 | Polygon, Isopach, section reserve calculation methods | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 7 | Reserve calculations with methods of geological block, triangular prism | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | written examination | |
| 9 | Introduction to geostatistical methods, why geostatistical, the advantages | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 10 | Variogram analysis | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 11 | Kriging methods | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 12 | Simulation methods | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 13 | Application: Ordinary kriging method and analysis of cement raw materials and coal deposits | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 14 | Simulation methods, the implementation of the lignite beds - I | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 15 | Simulation methods, the implementation of the lignite beds - II | Lecture notes and literature references cited | |
| 16 | Term Exams | written examination | |
| 17 | Term Exams | written examination |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||