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  Course Description
Course Name : Petrography of Silisiclastic Rocks and Provenance Studies

Course Code : JM-511

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Examines and identifes the components of terrigenous rocks.
Entitles the clastic rocks by using classification diagrams.
Analyses provenance of terrigenous rocks.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach detailed petrographical anaysis of terrigenous rocks and identify their source area/rock properties.

Course Contents : Detailed petrographical analysis of terrigenous sedimentary rocks, their classification and determination of source area/rock relation.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture Room and Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Identification of terrigenous rocks, definition of the components, criteria of classification Revising the sedimentary petrography lecture notes Oral presentation
2 Components of terrigenous rocks 1 Revising the sedimentary petrography lecture notes Oral presentation and discussion
3 Components of terrigenous rocks 2 Revising the sedimentary petrography lecture notes Oral presentation and discussion
4 Coarse grained rocks and their components Studying on literature related with the subject Oral presentation and discussion
5 Medium grained rocks and their components Studying on literature related with the subject Oral presentation and discussion
6 Fine grained rocks and their components Studying on literature related with the subject Oral presentation and discussion
7 Introduction to petrographical analysis Studying on literature related with the subject Oral presentation and discussion
8 Mid-term exam Preparing for the Mid-term exam Written Exam
9 Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. Studying on literature related with the subject Laboratory study and discussion
10 Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. Studying on literature related with the subject Laboratory study and discussion
11 Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. Studying on literature related with the subject Laboratory study and discussion
12 Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. Studying on literature related with the subject Laboratory study and discussion
13 Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. Studying on literature related with the subject Analysing the data and discussion
14 Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. Studying on literature related with the subject Analysing the data and discussion
15 Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. Studying on literature related with the subject Analysing the data and discussion
16/17 Final exam Preparing for the Final exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  www.mmf.cu.edu.tr/jeoloji/kgurbuz
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 60
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 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 5
2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 4
3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 4
4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 3
5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 4
6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 3
7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 4
8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4
9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 5
10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 4
11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 3
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 3 42
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6