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| Code | JM0034 |
| Name | Mineral Chemistry and Advanced mineralogy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
Determination of the crystallization environment and depths of minerals by using electron microprobe analysis and revealing the tectonic environment of the analyzed rocks
Course Content
Determination of the crystallization environment and depths of minerals by using electron microprobe analysis and revealing the tectonic environment of the analyzed rocks
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Mineral Chemistry (Swapna Mukherjee)
Notes
Mineral Chemistry (Swapna Mukherjee)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Determination of the crystallization environment and depths of minerals by using electron microprobe analysis and revealing the tectonic environment of the analyzed rocks |
| LO02 | Determination of the crystallization environment and depths of minerals by using electron microprobe analysis and revealing the tectonic environment of the analyzed rocks (2) |
| LO03 | Defines amphibole type minerals. Calculates the P-T conditions of rocks through amphibole mineral chemistry analyses. |
| LO04 | Understands the introduction, mineral definition, crystal growth, crystal systems, crystal symmetry. |
| LO05 | Comprehends internal order, isomorphism, polymorphism, polytype, pseudomorphism and crystal defects in crystals. |
| LO06 | Comprehends atomic and ion radii, coordination of ions, bond strengths in crystals, chemical composition of the earth's crust, composition changes in minerals, separation, physical properties of minerals. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, mineral definition, crystal growth, crystal systems, crystal symmetry | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Internal order in crystals, isomorphism, polymorphism, polytype, pseudomorphism, crystal defects | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Atom and ion radius, coordination of ions, crystal bonds, chemical composition of earth, compositioanl variation in minerals, exsolution, physical properties of minerals | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Optical properties of minerals: isotropic and anisotropic minerals, uniaxial and biaxial minerals | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Birefringence of anisotropic minerals, microscopic investigation of minerals under the parallel and crossed nicols | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Silicate group minerals and their classification | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Silicate group minerals and their classification (Continued) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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| 9 | Petrological importance and menings of electron microprobe data | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Mineral chemical analyses: preparation of samples for mineral chemistry analyses | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Mineral chemistry analyses with electron microprobe | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | BSE images and their meanings | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Chemical formula calculation of silicate minerals and evaluation of the data on related classification diagrams | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Chemical formula calculation of sulphide and oxide group minerals and evaluation of the data on related classification diagrams | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Chemical formula calculation of sulphide and oxide group minerals and evaluation of the data on related classification diagrams 2 | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||