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Course Description Course Name : Applied Geochemistry Course Code : J 432 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Interprets the results of geochemical analysis, Identifies target areas for mineral deposits Plans and finalizes geochemical prospection in mineral exploration. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the planning of geological prospection related to mine search and enviromental pollution,the usage and the interpretation of geochemical data. Course Contents : Geochemical Environment, Primary geochemical dispersion, Secondary geochemical dispersion, instrumental methods of analysis, sampling methods, statistical tests, detection of anomalies Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty clasroom D5   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction, basic concepts, Basic Geochemistry Presentatiton 2 Geochemical Environment, geochemical mobility, the concept of geochemical anomalies Basic Geochemistry Presentatiton 3 The primary geochemical dispersion (diffusion and leakage through the primary distribution) Comparison, The distribution of the primary geochemical zoning, primary distribution and examples of the use of geochemistry reading presentation + application 4 Secondary geochemical dispersion, surface decay, Secondary distribution of the form factors,Types of secondary dispersion, the use of secondary distribution Geochemistry, samples reading presentation + application 5 Heavy metals, the sources of the elements to be taken structure, Mining waste water, agricultural pollutants, industrial pollutants reading presentation 6 Instrumental methods of analysis (AAS, XRF, XRD, ICP, etc.) reading Presentations +Lab 7 Sampling, sample acquisition rules to be considered, the evaluation of geochemical data reading Presentations + Practise 8 Application (Sampling done) reading Presentations + Practise 9 Mid-term exam prep. of exam written-Practise 10 Application (Sampling done,), Ore Deposite+Rocks Presentations + practise 11 Application, (preparation for analysis of the samples, perform analyzes) reading Presentations + Practise 12 Application (laboratory presentation reading Practise 13 Statistical tests, detection of anomalies, regression analysis, correlation analysis reading Presentations + Aplication 14 Evaluation of results (determination of target areas) reading Presentations + Application 15 Evaluation of results (determination of target areas) reading Practise 16/17 Fİnal Exam prep. of exam written+Application   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Akçay, M. 2002, Jeokimya: temel kavramlar ve uygulamaya aktarımları. KTÜ, Trabzon, 506 p.  Albarede,F., 1995. Introductıon to Geochemıcal Modelıng, Cambridge University Press Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 50 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 Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. 4 2 Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications 3 3 Uses the information technology effectively. 2 4 Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. 5 5 Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups 4 6 Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. 3 7 Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date 2 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. 3 9 Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications 4 10 Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. 3 11 Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century 3 12 Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. 5 13 Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. 2 14 Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. 4 15 Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards 5 16 Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language 2 17 Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications 5 18 Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. 5 19 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. 1 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 2 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 74 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96 ECTS Credit: 3