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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Beneficiation Of Industrial Minerals |
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| Course Code |
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MMD412 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET YILDIRIM
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET YILDIRIM
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has the basic knowledge on physical properties of industrial minerals and impruties.
Learns about the usage of industrial minerals.
Understands processing methods of industrial minerals.
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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 usage of industrial minerals, specifications, necessary beneficiation methods in application. |
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| Course Contents |
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Asbestos
Baryte
Boron and boron minerals
Feldspar
Graphite
Clays
Magnesite and magnesium bearing minerals and sources
Sulphur
Talc
Fluorite
Mica
Sand and gravel
Limestone and dolomite |
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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 |
Asbestos
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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2 |
Baryte
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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3 |
Boron and boron minerals
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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4 |
Feldspar
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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5 |
Graphite
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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6 |
Clays
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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8 |
Magnesite and magnesium bearing minerals and sources |
Literature research |
Lectures |
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9 |
Sulphur
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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10 |
Talc
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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11 |
Fluorite
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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12 |
Mica
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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13 |
Sand and gravel
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Literature research |
Lectures |
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14 |
Limestone and dolomite |
Literature research |
Lectures |
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15 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 S. J. Lefond, Industrial Minerals and Rocks , American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroluem Engineers, Inc. New York, N.Y. 1975
A. F. Taggart, Handbook of Mineral Dressing Ores and Industrial Minerals, John Willer&Sons, Inc. New York, 1945
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
4 |
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5 |
Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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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9 |
Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
2 |
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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. |
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. |
1 |
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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 |
3 |
39 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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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: | 75 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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