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  Course Description
Course Name : Interpretation of Geochemical Data

Course Code : JM-589

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. OSMAN PARLAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows fundamentals of geochemistry
Knows sample preparation methods
Knows analytics in geochemistry
Knows how to present and interpret geochemical data

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach students; (a) fundamentals of geochemistry, (b) definition and normalization of major-trace and rare earth elements, (c) evaluation of whole rock analysis of magmatic and metamorphic rocks, (d) calculations and evaluations of whole rock analysis of common rock forming minerals.

Course Contents : Fundamentals of geochemistry, geochemical cycles, major-trace and rare earth elements, mineral chemistry analysis and calculations, usage of tectonic setting diagrams for the magmatic and metamorphic rocks.

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 Fundamentals of geochemistry Reading the references Lecture
2 Sample preparation methods Reading the references Lecture
3 Methods of rock analysis Reading the references Lecture
4 Methods of mineral analysis Reading the references Lecture
5 Major and trace elements in rocks and their presentation Reading the references Lecture
6 Rare earth elements in rocks and their presentation Reading the references Lecture
7 Major and trace elements in rocks and their presentation Reading the references Lecture
8 Midterm Exam Review for the exam Written Exam
9 Characteristics of major-trace elements in MORBs. Reading the references Lecture
10 Characteristics of major-trace elements in subduction related rocks. Reading the references Lecture
11 Characteristics of major-trace elements in OIBs. Reading the references Lecture
12 Characteristics of major-trace elements at.active continental margins. Reading the references Lecture
13 Characteristics of major-trace elements in continental rift zones. Reading the references Lecture
14 Characteristics of major-trace elements in back arc basins. Reading the references Lecture
15 General evaluation Reading the references Lecture
16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation. Longman Geochemistry. Hugh Rollinson. An Introduction to Rock Forming Minerals, Deer, Howie, Zussman. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 40
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 3
2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 3
3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 3
4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 5
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 4
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 4
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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 6 36
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 154
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16
ECTS Credit: 6