Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Petrography of Silisiclastic Rocks and Provenance Studies |
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Course Code |
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JM-511 |
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Course Type |
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Optional |
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Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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1 |
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Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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6 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Examines and identifes the components of terrigenous rocks. Entitles the clastic rocks by using classification diagrams. Analyses provenance of terrigenous rocks.
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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 teach detailed petrographical anaysis of terrigenous rocks and identify their source area/rock properties. |
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Course Contents |
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Detailed petrographical analysis of terrigenous sedimentary rocks, their classification and determination of source area/rock relation. |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Lecture Room and Laboratory |
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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 |
Identification of terrigenous rocks, definition of the components, criteria of classification |
Revising the sedimentary petrography lecture notes |
Oral presentation |
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2 |
Components of terrigenous rocks 1 |
Revising the sedimentary petrography lecture notes |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Components of terrigenous rocks 2 |
Revising the sedimentary petrography lecture notes |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Coarse grained rocks and their components |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Medium grained rocks and their components |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Fine grained rocks and their components |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Introduction to petrographical analysis |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Oral presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparing for the Mid-term exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Laboratory study and discussion |
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10 |
Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Laboratory study and discussion |
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11 |
Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Laboratory study and discussion |
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12 |
Examining terrigenous rocks under the polarized microscope. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Laboratory study and discussion |
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13 |
Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Analysing the data and discussion |
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14 |
Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Analysing the data and discussion |
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15 |
Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. |
Studying on literature related with the subject |
Analysing the data and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the Final exam |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
5 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
4 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
4 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
3 |
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5 |
Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level |
4 |
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6 |
Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
3 |
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7 |
Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently |
4 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
4 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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10 |
Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
4 |
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11 |
Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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