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Course Description Course Name : Petrology I Course Code : J 425 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OSMAN PARLAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands difference between petrology and petrography Understands geochemical processes affecting formation of rocks Evaluate whole rock and mineral chemistry analyses Understands CIPW norms Understands usage of isotopes in geology Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Aim of this course is; to give information about petrology of rocks, to define geochemical processes affecting magmatic-metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, to give information on isotopes, whole rock-mineral chemistry and CIPW norms that help to explore petrological characteristics of rocks. Course Contents : What is petrology? what is the difference between petrography and petrology? Geological processes affecting the geochemistry of rocks. Preparation of rocks for geochemical analysis. Analytical methods in geochemistry. Major-trace-REEs and their importance. CIPW norm calculations, Isotopes and their usage for geological problems. Usage of geochemical data for magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary 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 What is petrology? What is the difference between petrology and petrography? Reading Face to face education 2 Geochemical processes affecting geochemistry of magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks Reading Face to face education 3 Preparation of rocks for geochemical analysis Reading Face to face education 4 Analytical methods in geochemistry Reading Face to face education 5 Major elements and their importance Reading Face to face education 6 Trace elements and their importance Reading Face to face education 7 rare earth elements and their importance Reading Face to face education 8 Midterm exam. Reading Writing and oral exam 9 CIPW norms and their importance Reading Face to face education 10 Importance of isotopes in geochemistry Reading Face to face education 11 Usage of isotopes in solving geological problems Reading Face to face education 12 Usage of geochemical data in magmatic rocks-1 Reading Face to face education 13 Usage of geochemical data in magmatic rocks-2 Reading Face to face education 14 Usage of geochemical data in metamorphic rocks Reading Face to face education 15 Usage of geochemical data in sedimentary rocks Reading Face to face education 16/17 Final exam Reading Writing and oral exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Rollinson, H. 1993; Using Geochemical Data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Pearson, Prentice Hall, p1-352. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 30 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 5 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 5 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 5 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 4 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 4 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 4 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 4 8 Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. 4 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4 10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 4 11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 4 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 4 13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 4 14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 4 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 4 16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 5 17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 4 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 3 19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 87 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48 ECTS Credit: 3