| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Terrigenous Sedimentary rocks |
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| Course Code |
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J 423 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. KEMAL GÜRBÜZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands sedimentary rock cyle and occurrence of terrigenous rocks.
Knows the steps of terrigenous rocks cycle.
Examines and identifies the contents of terrigenous rocks and classifies them.
Entitles the terrigenous rocks by using classification diagrams.
Associates the terrigenous rocks with the economical geology.
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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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J 206 Sedimentology
J 307 Sedimentary petrography
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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 identify terrigenous rocks from hand specimen and thin sections, classify and identify their properties, teach students to examine terrigenous rocks under the petrographic microscope and analyse them in details. |
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| Course Contents |
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Main contents of clastic rocks, their occurrences, detailed petrographical analysis. Classification and nomenclature of terrigenous rocks and identify relationship between the rock and their provenance. |
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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 |
Occurrence of all types of sedimentary rocks from their provenance, definition of the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, sedimentation and diagenesis |
Refreshing the knowledge of sedimentary petrography and mineralogy |
Oral presentation |
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2 |
Identification of the terrigenous rocks and their properties and the criteria of their classification. |
Refreshing the knowledge of sedimentary petrography and mineralogy |
Oral presentation |
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3 |
The criteria to identify the contents of terrigenous rocks |
Refreshing the knowledge of sedimentary petrography and mineralogy |
Oral presentation |
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4 |
Conglomerates |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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5 |
Sandstones |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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6 |
Fine grained rocks |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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7 |
Examining the terrigenous rocks under the polarised microscope. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Oral presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparing for the Mid-term exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Examining the terrigenous rocks under the polarised microscope. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Study on microscope |
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10 |
Examining the terrigenous rocks under the polarised microscope. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Study on microscope |
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11 |
Examining the terrigenous rocks under the polarised microscope. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the subject |
Study on microscope |
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12 |
Examining the terrigenous rocks under the polarised microscope. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the provenance studies |
Analysis of petrographical data by using diagrams |
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13 |
Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the provenance studies |
Analysis of petrographical data by using diagrams |
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14 |
Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the provenance studies |
Analysis of petrographical data by using diagrams |
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15 |
Provenance studies on terrigenous rocks. |
Studying on the literatüre related with the provenance studies |
Analysis of petrographical data by using diagrams |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the Final Exam |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
4 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
0 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
0 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
0 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
3 |
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6 |
Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. |
0 |
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7 |
Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
0 |
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8 |
Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. |
4 |
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9 |
Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
0 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
0 |
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11 |
Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century |
0 |
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12 |
Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. |
5 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
2 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
0 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
0 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
0 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
4 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
4 |
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19 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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