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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | JM0047 |
| Name | Numerical Modeling in Petrology |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. NUSRET NURLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is expected that students will be able to numerically model magmatic processes in petrology using geochemical (whole-rock and isotopic) data.
Course Content
Introduction and Definitions: Petrological Processes: partial melting, fractional crystallization, assimilation fractional crystallization (AFC), binary-ternary component mixtures. Modeling Techniques and Limitations: major-trace elements, applications of radiogenic and stable isotopes.
Course Precondition
Unconditionally
Resources
1. PETROGRAFİ VE PETROLOJİ / 1.CİLT: MAGMATİZMA (H. ERSEN ÇOĞULU)
Notes
1. PETROGRAFİ VE PETROLOJİ / 1.CİLT: MAGMATİZMA (H. ERSEN ÇOĞULU)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The person taking the course utilizes trace and rare earth elements in modeling. |
| LO02 | The course utilizes major oxides in modeling. |
| LO03 | The person taking the course utilizes radiogenic and stable isotopes in modeling. |
| LO04 | The person taking the course defines and evaluates magmatic events. |
| LO05 | Partial melting models: The person models batch melting, fractional melting, dynamic melting, and open-system melting events. |
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 | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | ave the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions of the terms | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Identification and evaluation of magmatic events. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Use of main oxides in modelling. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The use of trace and rare earth elements in modeling. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Use of radiogenic and stable isotopes in modelling. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Classification and distribution coefficient of trace elements according to their behavior in geochemical events. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Partial melting models: Batch melting, Fractional melting, Dynamic melting, Modeling of open system melting events. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Crystal fractionation: Modeling of Equilibrium crystallization, Fractional crystallization/Rayleigh fractionation events. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Modeling of assimilation-related fractional crystallization (AFC) events. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Modeling of periodically renewed magma chamber events (RTF). | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Modeling of two component mixing phenomena. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Mass balance calculations in modelling. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Modeling techniques and their limitations. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Modeling examples using computer programs. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||