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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Underground Mining Methods |
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| Course Code |
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MMD206 |
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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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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖZEN KILIÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns about underground mining methods.
Devolops the necessary understanding to imagine underground mining operations in 3D.
Gains the ability to choose best production option.
Has an understanding of solving the possible safety problems according to occupational health and safety regulations and taking the necessary precautions for the future.
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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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MMD206 Underground Mining Methods
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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 introduce the underground mining operations, main principles of underground mining, application fields and conditions, and understand the parameters that influence the choice of production method, giving ability to make the selection of production method. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction and descriptions/ Classification of underground mining methods, American and German Classifications/ Longwall methods; longwal, Rill Stopes , planning of longwall methods/ Shortwall Methods; shrinkage stoping, underhand open stoping/ Pillar methods, piller caving, piller mining with filling, top slicing, sub-lavel caving/ Chamber methods, chamber mining, breast stoping, room and pillar method, sub-level stoping, Mitchell slicing, planning of chamber methods/ Factors affecting the choice of production method / Other mining methods/ Stowing methods/ Examples of under ground mining in Turkey. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Faculty of Engineering and Architecture |
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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 |
Introduction ,Video / Slide show |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, videos Joy mining machinery, Parktermik longwall production method Çayırhan CD, www.bcminerals.ca / files / video_resources |
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2 |
Investigation of Factors Influencing the Selection of Production Method |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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3 |
General Definitions Related to Underground Mining Methods, Production Methods and Classification |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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4 |
Long Excavation Methods |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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5 |
Longwall Method |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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6 |
Diagonal Foot Method |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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7 |
Narrow Excavation Methods |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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8 |
Midterm |
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9 |
Heel Methods |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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10 |
Room Methods |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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11 |
block Methods |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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12 |
Special Production Methods |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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13 |
Fill Operations |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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14 |
Production Methods Applied in Turkey |
Lecture notes and literature references cited |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, short films |
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15 |
Final Exam Week |
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16/17 |
Final Exam Week |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Prof. Dr. Halil KÖSE &Yard. Doç. Dr. Çelik TATAR, Underground Mining Methods, D.E.Ü. Eng. Fac Press, İzmir, 1997.
Prof. Dr. Senai SALTOĞLU, Underground Mining Methods, İ.T.Ü. Mining Fac. Press, İstanbul, 1979.
Lecture Notes of Underground Mining Methods
Howard L. HARTMAN, Introductory Mining Engineering, Wiley-Interscience Publication, 1987.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
www.bcminerals.ca/files/video_resources/000168.php (Mineral Resources Education Program of BC)
Joy mining machinery videos
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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 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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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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Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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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 |
5 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
5 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
5 |
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9 |
Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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13 |
Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
4 |
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14 |
Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 124 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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