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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Metallogeny

Course Code : JM-527

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the origin of mineral deposits.
Has the ability to determine texture, structure and alterations.
Develops a model for the formation of ore deposits.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the determination of mineral deposits which have different formations by classifying their textures and re-wall rock relations .

Course Contents : The distribution of elements in the Earth´s crust, structure, texture relations, igneous, volcanic and sedimentary ore deposits.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Seminar Room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction, Distribution of the elements on the earth´s crust Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
2 Basic Concepts of Crystal Chemistry Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
3 Classification of ore deposits Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
4 Mineralogical and paragenetic concepts Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
5 İinternal and external forms of mineral deposits, ore textures, wall rock relationships Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
6 Endogen and supergene ore deposites Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
7 Ore deposites associated with igneous rocks Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
8 Mid-term Exam Revision for the exam Written Exam
9 Ore deposites associated with igneous rocks Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
10 Ore deposites associated with volcanic rocks Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
11 Ore deposites associated with volcanic rocks Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
12 Supergene ore deposites Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
13 Sedimentary ore deposites Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
14 Sedimentary ore deposites Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
15 Metamorfic ore deposites Reading the references presentation, discussion, homework
16/17 Final Exam Revision for the exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Geochemitry of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits 972pp
 Sediments and Environmental Geochemistry D. Helling P.Rothe U. Förstner 1990 371
  The Geology Of Ore Deposits Guilbert PARK Barnes; H.L.1997,
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40
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 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 4
2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 3
3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5
4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 4
5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 2
6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 4
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
8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 2
9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 2
10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5
11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 150
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6
ECTS Credit: 6