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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Interpretation of Geochemical Data |
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| Course Code |
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JM-589 |
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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. OSMAN PARLAK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows fundamentals of geochemistry
Knows sample preparation methods
Knows analytics in geochemistry
Knows how to present and interpret geochemical data
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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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The aim of this course is to teach students;
(a) fundamentals of geochemistry,
(b) definition and normalization of major-trace and rare earth elements,
(c) evaluation of whole rock analysis of magmatic and metamorphic rocks,
(d) calculations and evaluations of whole rock analysis of common rock forming minerals. |
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| Course Contents |
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Fundamentals of geochemistry, geochemical cycles, major-trace and rare earth elements, mineral chemistry analysis and calculations, usage of tectonic setting diagrams for the magmatic and metamorphic rocks. |
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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 |
Fundamentals of geochemistry |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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2 |
Sample preparation methods |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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3 |
Methods of rock analysis |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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4 |
Methods of mineral analysis |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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5 |
Major and trace elements in rocks and their presentation |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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6 |
Rare earth elements in rocks and their presentation |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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7 |
Major and trace elements in rocks and their presentation |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Review for the exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Characteristics of major-trace elements in MORBs. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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10 |
Characteristics of major-trace elements in subduction related rocks. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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11 |
Characteristics of major-trace elements in OIBs. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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12 |
Characteristics of major-trace elements at.active continental margins. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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13 |
Characteristics of major-trace elements in continental rift zones. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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14 |
Characteristics of major-trace elements in back arc basins. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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15 |
General evaluation |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Review for the exam |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation. Longman Geochemistry. Hugh Rollinson.
An Introduction to Rock Forming Minerals, Deer, Howie, Zussman. Pearson Prentice Hall.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
6 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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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 |
3 |
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Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
3 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
3 |
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Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
5 |
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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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Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
6 |
6 |
36 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 154 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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