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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| MINING ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MD623 |
| Name | Sustainable Aggregate Mining and Environmental Managemen |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Esma KAHRAMAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course “Sustainable Aggregate Mining and Environmental Management” is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate the environmental impacts of aggregate (such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone) mining within the framework of scientific principles and sustainability. Within the scope of this course, students are expected to understand aggregate production processes, learn the efficient and responsible use of natural resources, analyze the environmental impacts of mining activities, and apply environmental management strategies to mitigate these impacts. In addition, the course aims to raise awareness about environmental legislation, land rehabilitation practices, and sustainable mining approaches.
Course Content
Classification of raw materials that can be used as aggregates and definitions, Sampling from Aggregate, Analysis Methods, Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Aggregate and technologies for using recycled aggregate.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
ERDOĞAN, T., 1995, Betonu Oluşturan Malzemeler – Agregalar, Türkiye Hazır Beton Birliği Yayını, İstanbul. Langer, William H., and Belinda F. Arbogast. "Environmental impacts of mining natural aggregate." Deposit and geoenvironmental models for resource exploitation and environmental security. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2002. 151-169. Ünsal, Ali, and H. Şen. "Beton ve beton malzemeleri laboratuvar deneyleri." TC Ulaştırma Bakanlığı Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü (2008). Kadiroğlu, İrfan, et al. "Geri dönüşümlü agreganın beton üretiminde kullanılabilirliği." Hazır Beton (2017): 86-94.
Notes
National and international standards. Internet sources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental concepts, production processes, and applications of aggregate mining. |
| LO02 | The physical, chemical and mechanical properties of aggregates, the experiments used to determine the properties and the interpretation of these experiments will be learned. |
| LO03 | Define the principles of sustainable mining and environmental management approaches. |
| LO04 | Analyze the environmental impacts of aggregate mining on soil, water, air, and ecosystems. |
| LO05 | Evaluate prevention, control, and mitigation methods for reducing environmental impacts. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge gained in undergraduate education in the advanced solution of mining engineering problems. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mining engineering. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns to independently conduct scientific and technical research on all subjects, including the field of specialization. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to transfer scientific and social values to others at every stage of works. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to prepare projects related to the working subjects of mining engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to define, formulate and solve problems related to mining engineering at an advanced level. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the awareness of lifelong learning for professional development. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work independently, team work, and interdisciplinary. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses modern engineering, computer modeling and simulation tools in the development of mining engineering projects and solving advanced engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains systematic thinking and problem solving abilities with the in-depth knowledge gained in the field of Mining Engineering. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use the in-depth knowledge gained in the field of Mining Engineering in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to define a problem that requires expertise in the field of Mining Engineering. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the professional and ethical responsibility of mining engineering. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the universal and social effects of mining engineering applications. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to evaluate projects related to the study subjects of mining engineering. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to interpret the results obtained in the solution of a problem that requires expertise in the field of Mining Engineering. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Aggregates and Basic Concepts | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Aggregate Production Processes | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Physical Properties of Aggregates | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Chemical Properties of Aggregates | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Mechanical Properties of Aggregates | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Relationship Between Aggregate Mining and Environment | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Environmental Impact Assessment | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Air, Water, Soil and Noise Pollution | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Basic concepts in the use of recycled aggregates | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Types of Recycled Aggregates | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Recycled Aggregate Production | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Principles of Sustainable Aggregate Mining | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Sustainable Future and Case Studies | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 139 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,56 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||