| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Sedimentary petrography |
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| Course Code |
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J 307 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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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 the occurrence of all types of sedimentary rocks and rock cycle
Knows sedimentary rock cycle,
Determines the components of sedimentary rocks and classifies them
Identifies sedimentary rocks using sedimentary rock classification schemes,
Links sedimentary rocks to 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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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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Determination of isedimentary rocks by using thin-section and hand specimen, identify petrographical and textural properties of sedimentary rocks, classification, to gain the ability to examine the sedimentary rocks under polarised microscope and using hand specimens. |
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| Course Contents |
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Main properties of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary rock cycle, textural analysis of sedimentary rocks. Classification and nomenclature of sedimentary 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 |
Sedimentary rock cycle and definition of the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, sedimentation and diagenesis.
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Revising the subjects related with sedimentology |
Oral presentation |
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2 |
Properties of sedimentary rocks: Structure (sedimentology), texture (sedimentology-sedimentary petrography) and mineral content. Grain size analysis methods.
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Revising the subjects related with sedimentology |
Oral presentation |
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3 |
Other grain properties (spherity, roundnes, grain fabric, porosity-permeability). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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4 |
Classification of sedimentary rocks and the criteria of classification |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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5 |
Clastic rocks (mineral content). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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6 |
Clastic rocks (mineral content). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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7 |
Clastic rocks (conglomerates). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Preparing for the Midterm Exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Clastic rocks (sandstones, classification, provenance analysis). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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10 |
Clastic rocks (fine grained sediments). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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11 |
Carbonate Rocks 1 (contents). |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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12 |
Carbonate Rocks 2 (classifications) |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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13 |
Other sedimentary rocks 1. |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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14 |
Other sedimentary rocks 2. |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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15 |
Other sedimentary rocks 3. |
Studying the references related with the subject |
Oral presentation and laboratory |
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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. |
2 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
1 |
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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. |
4 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
0 |
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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 |
3 |
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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. |
1 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
0 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
0 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
5 |
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19 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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