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Course Description Course Name : Trace Elements Course Code : JM-571 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 : Determines the formation of the ore by using trace elements. Provides information about the environment by using trace element and REE. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the concept of trace elements, the usage of trace elements in evaluating the origin of mineral deposits and interpretation of diagrams. Course Contents : What the trace element is, where they are used, the importance of mineral deposits, trace element distributions, the usage of diagrams and the concept of rare earth elements. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department Seminar Room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction. Classification of the chemical behavior of trace elements Reading the references lecture 2 The distribution of trace elements Reading the references lecture 3 Geologic controls ın the distribution of trace elements Reading the references lecture 4 Trace elements and diagrams used in massive sulfide Reading the references lecture+homework 5 Ophiolitic ore deposits and trace elements Reading the references lecture+ homework 6 Porphyry type ore deposits Reading the references lecture+ homework 7 Hydrotermal type ore deposits Reading the references lecture+ homework 8 Mid-term Exam Review for the exam Written Exam 9 Skarn type ore deposits Reading the references lecture 10 Sedimantary ore deposite Reading the references lecture 11 Rare Earth Elements Reading the references lecture+ homework 12 Practice Reading the references Discussion-Practice 13 Practice Reading the references Discussion-Practice 14 Practice Reading the references Discussion-Practice 15 Practice Reading the references Discussion-Practice 16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Using geochemical Data, Hugh Rollinson, 1993,  İntroduction to Ore-Forming Processes, Laurence Robb,2005,365S Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 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 3 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 4 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 3 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 3 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 5 8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4 9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 4 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 3 * 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 3 8 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 4 8     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6