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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Mineral Proc. Tailings And Effluent Man. |
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| Course Code |
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MMD411 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET YILDIRIM
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows about the effects of physical and chemical properties of mineral processing tailings on disposal methods.
Knows about tailing disposal methods.
Learns about sedimantation of solids in effluents and other solid/liquid seperation methods.
Has an understanding of rehabilition of gold processing effluents.
Understands acid-mine drainage subjects.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide knowledge on physical and chemical properties of tailings and effluents, disposal of tailings, application of chemical methods on effluents in order to reduce hazardous properties. |
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| Course Contents |
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Physical and chemical properties of mineral processing tailings
Engineering properties of solid tailings of mineral processing (disposal characterictics, segregation, sedimantation, permeability).
Solid tailing disposal 1
Solid tailing disposal 2
Modelling of tailings disposal
Alternatives of tailings disposal
Designing of tailing dams and sysmic stabilitiy
Controlling of surface water into tailing dams
Leakages
Determination of characteristics of tailing pulps
Evaluation of tailings containing cyanide obtained from gold processing plants
Acid-Mine drainage
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and laboratories of the department |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Physical and chemical properties of mineral processing tailings
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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Engineering properties of solid tailings of mineral processing (disposal characterictics, segregation, sedimantation, permeability).
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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3 |
Solid tailing disposal 1
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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4 |
Solid tailing disposal 2
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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5 |
Solid tailing disposal 3
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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6 |
Modelling of tailings disposal
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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7 |
Alternatives of tailings disposal
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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8 |
First exam |
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9 |
Designing of tailing dams and sysmic stabilitiy
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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10 |
Controlling of surface water into tailing dams
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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11 |
Leakages
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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12 |
Determination of characteristics of tailing pulps
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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13 |
Evaluation of tailings containing cyanide obtained from gold processing plants
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Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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14 |
Acid-Mine drainage |
Literature reasearch |
Lectures |
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15 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Chemical Engineering, Volume Two (3rd edition), Pergamon Press, 1978
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| Required Course Material(s) |
B.A. Wills, Mineral Processing Technology, 3rd Edition, Pergamon Press, 1985
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches |
5 |
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2 |
Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves |
2 |
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3 |
Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions |
5 |
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4 |
Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems |
5 |
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5 |
Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. |
5 |
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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 |
1 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
2 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
1 |
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Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
3 |
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10 |
Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. |
1 |
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11 |
Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. |
1 |
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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 |
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13 |
Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
1 |
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14 |
Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. |
2 |
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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 |
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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 |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
4 |
52 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 90 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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