JZ305 Geochemistry

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

Information

Code JZ305
Name Geochemistry
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The lesson aims to teach the formation of elements in the Earth and in the universe, The distribution and the behaviors of elements in rocks,examining the geological events by chemical methods, understanding the chemical reactions in evolving mineralization,calculating the stability fields of any given mineral assemblage.

Course Content

Introduction to igneous environments. Crystallization of magma. Textures and minerals formed by crystallization of magma. Classification of igneous rocks and their characteristics. Ultrabasic and basic rocks. Silica-saturated intermediate rocks. Acidic rocks. Feldspathoid-rich mafic rocks. Feldspathoid-rich felsic rocks. Lamprofyres. Pyroclastic rocks

Course Precondition

No prerequisites

Resources

Douglas G. Brookins 1988 Eh-pH Diagrams for Geochemistry

Notes

Geochemistry


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the atom, the origin of the elements, the periodic table
LO02 Defines the mineralogical and chemical compounds of all the layers of the earth surface.
LO03 States the reasons of the minerals evolution and writes the chemical reactions
LO04 Calculates the stability fields of any given mineral assemblage.,interprets the conditions of the formation and presents the results graphically.
LO05 Knows the concept and applications of isotope
LO06 Knows what geochemical prospecting is.
LO07 Knows what meteorite is and its classification


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. 1
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. 2
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to geochemistry: History, issues, scope reserch Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Elements: General information, periodic table, elements, origins, development of stars, hydrogen combustion, big bang, geochemical classification of the elements. Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Ion radius, chemical bonding, coordination principle, ionic potential, displacement Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Meteoroids: Classification, mineralogical and chemical composition of chondrites, the origin of meteorites, meteorites relations with the formation of the earth. Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
5 The composition of the Earth: the core, mantle, continental crust, oceanic crust, Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 mantle, continental crust, oceanic crust, mineralogical and chemical composition of these different environments, slow and rapid opened mid-ocean ridges, magma formation Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Acids and Bases: The concept of equilibrium reactions, dissolution, dissolution of acids and bases, hydrolysis, amorphous silica dissolution, dissolution of the salts Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
8 Mid-Term Exam prep. of exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Activity and concentration. mineral deposition and dissolution, saturation index Lecture note - reading the relevant chapter of the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Thermodynamics, System, thermodynamics 1 and 2 laws, the Gibbs free energy of formation, free energy change of temperature and pressure, the equilibrium constant with temperature change reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Mineral Stability Diagrams: General information, Eh-pH values in nature, the preparation of Eh-pH diagrams reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Fe and Mn minerals sensitivity areas, the partial pressure dissolution and preparation of diagrams, diagrams, interpretation reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Basic Concepts, indicators and trace elements, the primary geochemical dispersion and sampling methods reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 What is isotope, varieties, usage in mineral deposits reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 isotope applications reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams prep. of exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams prep. of exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 5 5
Final Exam 1 9 9
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 02:42