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  Course Description
Course Name : Ore Deposits II

Course Code : MMD312

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor NİL DÖNDERİCİ YAPICI
Prof.Dr. MESUT ANIL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the mechanism of the formation of sedimentary.
Understands the mineralization with all the features of this mechanism.
Reinforces the formation with a microscope and hand samples.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the mechanics of sedimentary origin and mineralization occurring.

Course Contents : Geochemical and physicochemical concepts of ore deposits/ Ores in sedimentary/ Residual deposits/ Oxidation and sementation ores/ Plaser deposits/ Biochemical sedimentary iron and manganese deposits/ Evaporation series.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Engineering and department classrooms and laboratories


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to sedimantary deposits Lecture notes Presentation
2 Karst deposits Lecture notes Presentation
3 Ferrous and aluminous laterites Lecture notes Presentation
4 Oxidation-Sedimentation mineralization Lecture notes Presentation
5 Placer type deposits Lecture notes Presentation
6 Biochemical precipitation methods Lecture notes Presentation
7 Evaporites Lecture notes Presentation
8 Reds-Beds type deposits Lecture notes Presentation
9 Phosphates and deposits Lecture notes Presentation
10 Layer-like deposits (Iron deposits) Lecture notes Presentation
11 Mangonese deposits Lecture notes Presentation
12 Microscopy studies Laboratory studies In classroom traing
13 Microscopy studies Laboratory studies In classroom traing
14 Microscopy studies Laboratory studies In classroom traing


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ore deposits lecture notes
 Metallic Ore Deposits.Prof, Dr, ALTAN GÜMÜŞ, 1979.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 25
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 4
3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 5
4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 5
5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 3
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 5
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. 4
10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 5
11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 2
12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 3
13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 2
14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 5
15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 5
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 5
* 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) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 103
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.12
ECTS Credit: 4