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Course Description Course Name : Particle Mechanics Course Code : MD-518 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET YILDIRIM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Grinding theories and energy calculations Grinding medias Properties of particle and particle systems Behavior of particle and particle systems in liquid Understanding of packing subjects of particles Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Providing of knowledge on pyhsical properties of particles (size, shape, density size distribution), specific surface area, bulk density, terminal falling velocity in liquid, particle size measurement methods, measurement of specific surface (with gas absorption methods) Course Contents : Grinding theories and energy calculations Grinding medias Properties of particle and particle systems Behavior of particle and particle systems in liquid Understanding of packing subjects of particles Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and laboratories of mining engineering department   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Physical properties of particle literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 2 Physical properties of particle literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 3 Physical properties of particle literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 4 Specific surface area of particle literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 5 Specific surface area of particle literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 6 Bulk density literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 7 Terminal falling velocity in liquid literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 8 First Exam Classic written exam 9 Particle size measurement methods literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 10 Particle size measurement methods literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 11 Specific surface measurement methods literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 12 Specific surface measurement methods literature survey Lecturing and solutions of problems 13 Presentation of dissertation 14 Final Exam Classic written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  D.J.I. Evans, R.S.Shoemaker and H. Weltman, International Symposium on Hydrometallurgy, The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroluem Engineers, Inc. 197   J.J. Moore, Chemical Metallurgy, Butterworth&Co (Publishers) Ltd, 1981.  W.J. Moore, Physical Chemistry, Longman Group Limited, London, 1976,   F.W. Mcquiston and R.S. Shoemaker, Gold and Silver Cyanidation Plant Practice, Society of Mining Engineers, 1975 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10 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. 4 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. 4 5 Having skill explained as attentions of scientific and social values and transferring of these values to others 4 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. 2 8 Has independent study, team study and interdisciplinary study skills. 3 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. 4 12 Understands the applications of mining engineering on universal and social effects, has responsibility for using natural resource effectively as ethical. 4 * 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 1 8 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 18 18 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6