JEM654 - ADVANCE APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ADVANCE APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY JEM654 Any Semester/Year 2 3 3 7.5
PrequisitesNONE
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
Drill and Practice
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Ali Ä°hsan KARAYİĞİT 
Course objectiveTo get information on the application of geochemical propecting, the formation and properties of primary and secondary geochemical anomalies related to ore deposits, geochemical laboratory studies and evaluation techniques of geochemical data.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns geochemical prospecting
  2. Learns planning of geochemical prospecting
  3. Learns choice of geochemical exploration methods
  4. Learns organisation and operation of geochemical prospecting
  5. Learns properties of primary and secondary geochemical anomalies related to ore deposits
  6. Learns laboratory studies,
  7. Learns evaluation techniques of geochemical data.
Course ContentGeochemical prospecting, Planning of geochemical prospecting, Choice of geochemical exploration methods, Organisation and operation of geochemical prospecting, Properties of primary and secondary geochemical anomalies related to ore deposits, Laboratory studies, and Evaluation techniques of geochemical data.  
References1. Köksoy, M., 1991. Applied Geochemistry. Publications of Hacettepe University, A/64, Ankara, 368p.

2. Rose, A.W., Hawkes, H.E., Webb, J.S., 1979. Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration, 2nd ed., Academic Press, London, 657p.

3. www.journals.elsevier.com/applied-geochemistry/ 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Geochemical prospecting
Week 2Planning of geochemical prospecting
Week 3Planning of geochemical prospecting
Week 4Choice of geochemical exploration methods
Week 5Organisation and operation of geochemical prospecting
Week 6Midterm Exam
Week 7Organisation and operation of geochemical prospecting
Week 8Properties of primary and secondary geochemical anomalies related to ore deposits
Week 9Properties of primary and secondary geochemical anomalies related to ore deposits
Week 10Laboratory studies, Evaluation techniques of geochemical data
Week 11Laboratory studies, Evaluation techniques of geochemical data
Week 12Midterm Exam
Week 13Laboratory studies, Evaluation techniques of geochemical data
Week 14Laboratory studies, Evaluation techniques of geochemical data
Week 15Discussions
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application520
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments510
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms220
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14342
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment51365
Midterms (Study duration)21428
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload5055225

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Student reaches, interprets and uses the information by using all aspects of scientific research techniques.    X
2. Student closely follows the science and technology, has in-depth knowledge on techniques and methods of the fields of earth sciences and engineering.   X 
3. Student knows data collection techniques, if needed, fill in the limited or missing data sets by means of scientific techniques and use the data sets.   X 
4. Student interprets and combines the information from different disciplines.   X 
5. Student recognizes lifelong learning and universal values and is aware of new and emerging applications in earth sciences.   X 
6. Student defines engineering problems and develops innovative methods on problem solving and design enhancement  X  
7. Student, in addition to his/her ability to work independently, leads multidisciplinary team work, produces solutions for complex situations by taking responsibility.   X 
8. Student has the ability of developing new and original ideas and methods.   X 
9. Student uses the foreign language in verbal and written communication, at least at the level of the European Language Portfolio B2.   X 
10. Student presents the results of processes of a study with an open and systematic manner in the national and international scientific platforms.   X 
11. Student respects rules of social and scientific ethics at all stages of his/her research, takes into account the social and environmental effects in engineering applications.   X 
12. Student can design and organize experimental laboratory and field studies within the scope of his/her research.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest