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Course Description Course Name : Mineralogy Course Code : MMD110 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. FİKRET İŞLER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes crystal systems. Recognizes the ore-forming minerals. Recognizes the rock-forming minerals. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To introduce crystallography, crystal systems, ore-forming minerals, rock-forming minerals and to assist other classes. Course Contents : Crystal systems, optical properties of minerals, rock-forming minerals. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty rooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Crystallography, crystals, symmetry, symmetry plane of rotation, the axis of symmetry, crystallographic axes Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 2 Crystal systems, the cubic system, tetragonal system, hexagonal system Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 3 Trigonal system, orthorhombic system, monoclinic, triclinic system Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 4 Parameters, indices, crystal twins, polymorphism, isomorphism, and the concept of a solid solution Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 5 Physical properties of minerals, cleavage, fracture surface, hardness, color, electrical and magnetic properties Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 6 Optical mineralogy, the definition of polarizing microscope, isotropic and anisotropic bodies, single and dual-axis crystals Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 7 Extinction angles, pleochroism, birefringence value of the determination of minerals in thin section Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 8 Quartz, feldspar, plagioclase and plagioclase in the determination of anorthite% Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 9 Exam 10 Biotite, muscovite, and orthorhombic pyroxene Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 11 Olivine, olivine and serpentine anchored decompositions Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 12 Calcite, chlorite, and epidotes Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 13 Fluorite, magnetite, chromium, analcime, prehnite Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 14 Sphene, apatite, tourmaline, garnets Lecture notes Presentation, laboratory 15 fluorite lecture notes presentation, laboratory 16/17 final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)       Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 4 2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 2 3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 3 4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 3 5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 5 6 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 2 7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 3 8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 5 9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 5 10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 3 11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 1 12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 1 13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 1 14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 2 15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 2 16 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 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 2 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3