| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Mine Excavation And Mechanization |
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| Course Code |
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MMD408 |
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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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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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Prof.Dr. ADEM ERSOY
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Recognises equipment and technology of the excavating machinery.
Selects proper machinery for the work.
Knows about obtaining optimum efficiency in excavating machinery.
Understands the properties affecting machinery performance.
Knows about working with excavating machinery safely.
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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 introduce some excavating machinery’s equipment and technology used in mining, galleries, tunnels and engineering constructions, and determine properties affecting machinery efficiency and supporting optimum machinery selection. |
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| Course Contents |
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Gallery and tunneling machines, hammers and chisels used in open and underground pits, cutting principles,rock properties that affect the efficiency of the machine |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms 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 to mechanics and mechanization of excavation |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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2 |
The machines that provide mechanization during coal excavation |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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3 |
Gallery and tunneling machinery |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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4 |
Excavation and loading machines used in open pit |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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5 |
Excavation and loading machines used in underground |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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6 |
Hydraulic breakers |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
written examination |
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8 |
Pen and wedge-tipped chisels used in excavation machines |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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9 |
Disc cutters used for excavation and cutting machines |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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10 |
The star and hobnailed cutters used for excavation machines |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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11 |
Manufacturing of cutting tools and the effects of manufacturing factors on cutter wear |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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12 |
The cutter design and rock properties that effects cutter wear |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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13 |
Rock properties that affect the efficiency of the machine: the strength and stiffness |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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14 |
Rock properties that affect the efficiency of the machine:wear and tissue characteristics |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
Powerpoint presentations and face to face courses |
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15 |
Final Exam |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
written examination |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Lecture notes and cited literature references |
written examination |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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