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Course Description Course Name : Mineral Processing Plant Design Course Code : MMD416 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OKTAY BAYAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns how to prepare a feasibility report on mineral preocessing and provide an evaluation in the framework of this lesson. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To inform students about flowsheet design, sizing, capital and working cost calculations, economic evaluation. Course Contents : Crushing, grinding, processing, solid-liquid, transport sizing, capital and working cost calculations, economic evaluation. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Clasroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of process design Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 2 The relations of design with mine and production, the importance and methods of symbolic sample, determination of properties of the mining project Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 3 Downscaling, Communition process design Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 4 Crushing, grinding, and elminitation circuits. Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 5 The calculation and design of fine format circuits, and choice of necessary machinery Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 6 The calculation and design of beneficiation, and choice of necessary machinery. Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 7 Capital cost estimation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 8 Working cost estimation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 9 Report presentation 10 Sample project preparation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 11 Sample project preparation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 12 Sample project preparation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 13 Sample project preparation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 14 Sample project preparation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 15 Sample project preparation Book reading, group study group study, calculations, report 16/17 Project presentation (3 hours)   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  N. Yıldız, Öğütme, TMMOB Maden Mühendisleri Odası Yayını, 2000.  Cevher Hazırlama Tesis Tasarımı, A.Yamık, E.C. Çilek, Dumlupınar Üniversitesi, 2009.  A.L. Mular, Mineral Processing Plant Design, SME, AIME, 1980. Required Course Material(s)  A guide to Capital Cost Estimating, 3rd Ed. Inst. of Chemical Engineers, 1988.  Cost Estimation, Bureau Of Mines, 1987.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 30     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 70 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 5 2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 4 3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 5 4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 5 5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 5 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 7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 5 8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 5 9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 4 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 11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 4 12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 4 13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 4 14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 4 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 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 8 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 75 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3 ECTS Credit: 3