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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Computer Application Techniques in Mining |
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| Course Code |
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MD-539 |
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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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Fall (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 design problems.
Have general information on CAD programs used in mininig.
Know block model topic.
Solve some mine planning problems.
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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 have knowledge about mining problems which can be solved by CAD and block models which are used in computer programs that solve the problems |
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| Course Contents |
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Regular grid block models, irregular block medel, boundry of plan model, using geological and geotechnical datums at block modeling, determination of limits of open pit mines, transforming from open pit limits regard as accurate coordinate to block limits, determination initial cut point of open pit, selection of excavating machine and determination of excavate schedule in surface mining. |
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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 |
Computer programs used in mining. |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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2 |
Computer programs used in mining. |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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3 |
Computer programs used in mining. |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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4 |
Block models |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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5 |
Block models |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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6 |
Block models |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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7 |
Block open pit limit |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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8 |
Block open pit limit |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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9 |
Determining economic value of blocks |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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10 |
Determining economic value of blocks
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Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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11 |
Midterm |
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Written examination |
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12 |
Area calculations |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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13 |
Determining excavation schedule |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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14 |
Determining excavation schedule |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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15 |
Determining excavation schedule |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Ahmet Dağ, Lecturer Notes (unpublished)
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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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. |
4 |
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3 |
Has the ability to determine,formulate,and solve the problems related to mining engineering. |
5 |
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4 |
Has skills to prepare and evaluate projects which are related to mining engineering study subjects. |
4 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
5 |
15 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 151 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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