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Course Description Course Name : Mine Prospection Methods Course Code : MD-501 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MESUT ANIL Learning Outcomes of the Course : In an untouched mine area , basic information related to mine is applied with the previously acquired geological information and the general traits of mineralization are introduced. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Gain experience about the general principles of certain mine searching methods. Gain the phases of mine prospector with geological, geophysics, geochemistry and remote sensation methods. Course Contents : In an untouched mine area , basic information related to mine is applied with the previously acquired geological information and the general traits of mineralization are introduced. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture rooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 An overview of the methods of prospecting mine Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 2 Preliminary Studies in mine exploration Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 3 The methods which will be applied in Magmatic,Sedimentary and Metamorphic mine prospection Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 4 Geological Prospecting Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 5 Geochemical prospecting Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 6 Geophysics prospecting Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 7 Drilling prospecting Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 8 Mine Exploration with Remote Sensing Method Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 9 Metalic Mine Exploration Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 10 Placer Type Mine Exploration Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 11 Oxidation-cementation Mine Exploration Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 12 Mine Exploration in Karstic environments Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 13 Procurement of Open Pit Underground map, Procurement of map in underground foundations and the main Methods used in the reserve and grade calculations Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion 14 Procurement of Open Pit Underground map , Procurement of map in underground foundations and the main Methods used in the reserve and grade calculations Lecture notes and related links Lecture-up, presentation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 50 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 Uses knowledge of math, science and engineering in order to solve mining engineering problems 4 2 Has advanced theorical and practical knowledge in mining engineering area. 5 3 Has the ability to determine,formulate,and solve the problems related to mining engineering. 5 4 Has skills to prepare and evaluate projects which are related to mining engineering study subjects. 5 5 Having skill explained as attentions of scientific and social values and transferring of these values to others 5 6 Does research on scientific and technical subjects including profession independentlly, makes a written or oral presentation about research results. 5 7 Has awareness of lifelong learning for professional development, follows new applications for study area and uses resources effectively. 5 8 Has independent study, team study and interdisciplinary study skills. 5 9 Uses modern engineering, computer modeling and simulation programs in order to solve engineering problems and develop mining engineering projects. 4 10 Has systematic thinking and problem solution skills about mining engineering subjects and uses these abilities in interdisciplinary studies. 5 11 Determines the problems independently, thinking of development of new solution methods and result evaluation skills in mining engineering area. 5 12 Understands the applications of mining engineering on universal and social effects, has responsibility for using natural resource effectively as ethical. 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) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6