| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Mining Geophysics |
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| Course Code |
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JM-626 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identifies ore veins and the boundaries of the ore deposits.
Determines the depth of ore deposits.
Generates 3-D(three dimensional) models of ore deposits.
Has information about the formation and characteristics of the ore deposits.
Knows distinctive geophysical methods to explore deposits.
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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 the investigation of economical valued mine (Iron, Copper, Lead, Zinc and Gold, etc.) by using the methods in geophysics.
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| Course Contents |
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Determine the suitable geophysical methods for different ore deposits. Determine the geophysical methods. Mining prospecting principles with geophysical methods. Stage of process in geophysical prospecting. Design geophysical methods.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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The classrooms of the Faculty. |
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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 |
Deposition types and patterns of ore deposits.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites. |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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2 |
Exploration techniques for ore deposits.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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3 |
Geophysical survey planning in mining exploration.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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4 |
Destructive factors of data quality (Noise).
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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5 |
Gravity method in mining exploration.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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6 |
Reserves determine from gravity data.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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7 |
Exploration of metallic ore deposits with the geophysical methods.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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8 |
Examples related with the exploration of metallic ore deposits with the geophysical methods.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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9 |
Mid-Term Exam
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Exam Preparation |
Written Exam |
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10 |
Exploration of non-metallic ore deposits with the geophysical methods.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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11 |
Examples related with the exploration of non-metallic ore deposits with the geophysical methods.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites. |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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12 |
Coal prospecting using geophysical methods and examples.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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13 |
Exploration of radioactive ore minerals and industrial raw materials.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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14 |
The economy of mining and overall assessment.
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Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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15 |
Revision of the previous subject |
Reading lecture notes and searching related web sites |
lectures, presentations and discussions. |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Exam Preparation |
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 |
4 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
5 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
5 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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