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Course Name : Reserve Esti. & Geostatistics İn Mining

Course Code : MMD315

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor TAYFUN YUSUF YÜNSEL
Prof.Dr. ADEM ERSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the capability to make reserve and grade estimation with tradational and geostatistical methods.
Gains the ability to model 2D and 3D modelling.
Gains the ability to have risk analyses and underground mapping using geoistatistical simulation methods.
Gains the capability to prepare resource and reserve estimation report.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach classical and geostatistical methods of mineral reserves and accounts to make the grade, and grade distribution of reserves, risk and underground maps and geostatistical methods to analyze the model.

Course Contents : 1. Resources, reserve and grade terms. 2. The capability of grade and reserve estimation using tradational and geostatistical methods. 3. The ability of modelling and analyzing with geostatical methods of parameters of the mineral reserves and grade 4. The capability of making mineral reserve and grade, underground and risk maps. 5. The capability of preparing reserve report.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms Faculty of Engineering and Architecture


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Influence and importance of operation and production of mineral reserves and tenor Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
2 Mineral reserve and grade-related concepts and classifications Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
3 Mine thickness, density,calculation methods of area and evaluation Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
4 The basis of capacity calculation of mineral reserves and evaluation Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
5 Stratified reserve accounts, trapezoidal and Simpson´s methods Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
6 Polygon, Isopach, section reserve calculation methods Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
7 Reserve calculations with methods of geological block, triangular prism Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
8 Midterm Exam Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
9 Introduction to geostatistical methods, why geostatistical, the advantages written examination written examination
10 Variogram analysis Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
11 Kriging methods Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
12 Simulation methods Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
13 Application: Ordinary kriging method and analysis of cement raw materials and coal deposits Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
14 Simulation methods, the implementation of the lignite beds Lecture notes and literature references cited Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses
15 Final Exam written examination written examination
16/17 Final Exam written examination written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  2. Bumin, M., 2005, Madencilikte rezerv hesaplama yöntemleri. MTA Genel Müdürlüğü Yayınları, Eğitim Serisi, No.36, Ankara, 37 sayfa.
 3. Gümüş, A., 1995, Maden jeolojisi, jeolojik prospeksiyon ve rezerv hesapları. Bilim Ofset, İzmir, 400 Sayfa.
 4. Tercan, A.E. ve Saraç, C., 1998, Maden Yataklarının değerlendirilmesinde jeoistatistik yöntemler. Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası Yayınları, Ankara, 137 sayfa.
 1. Ersoy, A. ve Yünsel, T.Y., 2008, Maden Rezerv Hesapları: Klasik ve Jeoistatistik Yöntemler. Nobel Kitapevi Yayınları, 255 sayfa, Adana.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 13 0
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 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 4
2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 5
3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 3
4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 4
5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 2
6 Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly 4
7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 4
8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 2
9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 2
10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 2
11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 3
12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 1
13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 1
14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 1
15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 1
16 Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues 2
* 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) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 1 13
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 13 1 13
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3