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Course Description Course Name : Surface Mining Reclamation Course Code : MMD317 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖZEN KILIÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of landscape reclamation during and after an open pit mining operation. Evaluates the information on alternative reclamation of landscape methods. Knows about the examples on landscape reclamation from Turkey and World, fundemantals of landscape reclamation projects and how to present them. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MMD317 Surface Mining Reclamation Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about resolving problems that arise during mining operations to the environment, to teach the importance and necessity of the organization to gain the post-mining areas back to nature, to present field evaluation of regulatory alternatives, to explain the laws and regulations in this subject in Turkey. Course Contents : Restoration, rehabilitation and reclamation concepts / Reclamation planning, natural and cultural factors influence the basic types of reclamation / land-use alternatives after mining, agricultural, and forestry machinery-related and other types of Reclamation / Reclamation management / storage of industrial wastes at mining sites and legislation / Storage volumes construction and insulation, improving the old storage volumes / Industrial examples. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms of Faculty of Engineering and Architecture   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Input, Video / Slide show Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, simulations, and projects in the field of management with 2 Environmental problems which may occur during mining operations Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films 3 Impact of open mines on the environment Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, 4 Intervention of the open pit to the natural balance Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, 5 Factors affecting the property after the land regulation and improvement efforts Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, 6 Recultivation mining, what, why? Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, 7 Nature stages of repair Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, 8 the indispensables of an ideal recultivation work Lecture notes and related links Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, 9 Mid-Term - - 10 Students present their projects in the field regulation Lecture notes and related links Powerpoint slides, model or posters 11 Students present their projects in the field regulation Lecture notes and related links Powerpoint slides, model or posters 12 Students present their projects in the field regulation Lecture notes and related links Powerpoint slides, model or posters 13 Students present their projects in the field regulation Lecture notes and related links Powerpoint slides, model or posters 14 Students present their projects in the field regulation Lecture notes and related links Powerpoint slides, model or posters   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Reclemation Course Note (in Turkish), Down G., Stocks J. (1977): “Environmental Impact of Mining”  Essex: Science Publishers Ltd., Michaud L.H. (1981): “A Manual of Reclamation Practice” Ontario: International Academic Services Ltd. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 25 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 5 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 5 4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 5 5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 3 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 5 7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 5 8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 5 9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 5 10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 4 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. 3 13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 5 14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 5 15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 5 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 5 * 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 1 8 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 74 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96 ECTS Credit: 3