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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Geochemistry of Ophiolites |
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| Course Code |
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JM-591 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Third 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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Has knowledge about ophiolite stratigraphy
Analyses geochemical features of ophiolitic rocks
Has knowledge about geochemical features of ophiolites from different tectonic settings
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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 about;
(a) structure of earth,
(b) structure and mineralogy of upper mantle,
(c) partial melting processes and formation of oceanic lithosphere,
(d) definition of ophiolites, sections and their tectonic setting,
(e) examples from Turkey and other places,
(f) major-trace element geochemistry, mineral chemistry of ophiolites and their tectonic setting, |
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| Course Contents |
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Structure of earth, upper mantle and its mineralogy, partial melting processes and effecting factors, definition and history of ophiolites, tectonites and their majör-trace element geochemistry, cumulates and their majör-trace element geochemistry, sheeted dykes and their majör-trace element geochemistry, volcanic rocks and their majör-trace element geochemistry, plagiogranites and their majör-trace element geochemistry, suture zones and ophiolites in Turkey, examples from other places and comparison. |
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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 |
Structure of earth |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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2 |
upper mantle and its mineralogy |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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3 |
partial melting processes and effecting factors |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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4 |
definition and history of ophiolites |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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5 |
tectonites and their majör-trace element geochemistry |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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6 |
cumulates and their majör-trace element geochemistry |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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7 |
sheeted dykes and their majör-trace element geochemistry |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Review for the exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
volcanic rocks and their majör-trace element geochemistry |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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10 |
plagiogranites and their majör-trace element geochemistry |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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11 |
suture zones and ophiolites in Turkey |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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12 |
examples from other places and comparison. |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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13 |
metamorphism related to ophiolites and their significance |
Reading the references |
Lecture |
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14 |
Blueschists and eclogites |
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) |
 1. Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Antony Philpotts and Jay Ague. Cambridge University Press. 2. Various scientific papers
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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 |
4 |
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Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
4 |
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Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
4 |
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Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
4 |
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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 |
5 |
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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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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 |
4 |
| * 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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