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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Mineral Processing II Laboratory |
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| Course Code |
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MMD308 |
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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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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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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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Understands basic mineral processing subjects which are electrostatic & magnetic seperations and theory of hydrometallurgical methods.
Observes the study of process flowsheets that can be necessary during the industrial applications.
Has the knowledge on processing of precious and rare earth elements.
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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 teach basic mineral processing subjects which are electrostatic & magnetic seperation, leaching, ion-exchange, solvent extraction, enhancing of magnetic properties
and changing physical and chemical properties of ore and gangue minerals by heating. |
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| Course Contents |
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Theory of electrostatic seperation
Application of electrostatic seperation
Theory of magnetic seperation
Application of magnetic seperation
Equipments used in magnetic seperation and selection of these equipments
Leaching of low grade ores
Stages of leaching of low grade ores
Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (ion-exchange)
Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (solvent extraction)
Enhancing of magnetic properties by heating
Heat treatments prior to leaching
Changing of dissolution properties due to differantial calcination by heat treatment
Recoveries of gold and cobalt by hydrometallurgical methods
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms 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 |
Theory of electrostatic seperation
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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Application of electrostatic seperation |
Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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3 |
Theory of magnetic seperation
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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4 |
Application of magnetic seperation
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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Equipments used in magnetic seperation and selection of these equipments
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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6 |
Leaching of low grade ores
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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7 |
Stages of leaching of low grade ores
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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8 |
First exam |
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9 |
Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (ion-exchange)
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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10 |
Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (solvent extraction)
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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Enhancing of magnetic properties by heating
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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12 |
Heat treatments prior to leaching
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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13 |
Changing of dissolution properties due to differantial calcination by heat treatment
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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14 |
Recoveries of gold and cobalt by hydrometallurgical methods
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Literature research |
Lectures and laboratory studies |
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15 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) |
 1. B.A. Wills, Mineral Processing Technology, 3rd edition, Pergamon Press, 1985.
2. J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Chemical Engineering Volume-Two, Third edition, Permagon Press, 1978
3. F.W. McQuiston, Jr., and R.S. Shoemaker, Gold and Silver Cyanidation Plant Practice, Society of Mining Engineers, 1975
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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 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
10 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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4 |
Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems |
4 |
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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 |
2 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
3 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
3 |
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9 |
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. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
2 |
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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 |
2 |
| * 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) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 74 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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