| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Optimization of Some Mining Problems |
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| Course Code |
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MD-540 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DAĞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Know optimization and related concepts
Know optimization technics.
Know the selection of optimum mining method.
Solve some optimization problems such as determination of open pit limits, optimization of hauling path, determination of cut of grade and production rate.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To give sufficent knowledge about optization and optimization technics, to teach optimizing of some mining problems. |
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| Course Contents |
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Selection method in open pit mining, determination of boundary of open pit mines by dynamic programming technics, optimization of hauling path, determination of cut of grade and production rate, determination of short and long term production planning. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to optimization and concepts |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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2 |
Optimization technics |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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3 |
Dynamic programming technics |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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4 |
Dynamic programming technics |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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5 |
Selection mining method |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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6 |
determination of boundary of open pit mines |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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7 |
determination of boundary of open pit mines |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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8 |
optimization of hauling path |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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9 |
optimization of hauling path |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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10 |
determination of cut of grade and production rate |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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11 |
Midterm exam |
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Written examination |
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12 |
determination of cut of grade and production rate |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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13 |
determination of short and long term production planning |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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14 |
determination of short and long term production planning |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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15 |
determination of short and long term production planning |
Document reading |
Face to face lecture and practise |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Written examination |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Uses knowledge of math, science and engineering in order to solve mining engineering problems |
5 |
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2 |
Has advanced theorical and practical knowledge in mining engineering area. |
5 |
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3 |
Has the ability to determine,formulate,and solve the problems related to mining engineering. |
4 |
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4 |
Has skills to prepare and evaluate projects which are related to mining engineering study subjects. |
5 |
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5 |
Having skill explained as attentions of scientific and social values and transferring of these values to others |
0 |
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6 |
Does research on scientific and technical subjects including profession independentlly, makes a written or oral presentation about research results. |
4 |
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7 |
Has awareness of lifelong learning for professional development, follows new applications for study area and uses resources effectively. |
4 |
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8 |
Has independent study, team study and interdisciplinary study skills. |
3 |
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9 |
Uses modern engineering, computer modeling and simulation programs in order to solve engineering problems and develop mining engineering projects. |
5 |
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10 |
Has systematic thinking and problem solution skills about mining engineering subjects and uses these abilities in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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11 |
Determines the problems independently, thinking of development of new solution methods and result evaluation skills in mining engineering area. |
4 |
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12 |
Understands the applications of mining engineering on universal and social effects, has responsibility for using natural resource effectively as ethical. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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