JEM656 - ORE DEPOSITS of TURKEY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ORE DEPOSITS of TURKEY JEM656 Any Semester/Year 2 3 3 7.5
PrequisitesNONE
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other: Geologic-metallogenic data collection and presentation  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yurdal Genç 
Course objectiveTo teach the geology of important metallogenic belts of Turkey, and genesis of important deposit types within these belts and their economic importance.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns the important metallogenic belts of Turkey and their economic importance
  2. Learns geological characteristics of chromite deposits of Turkey
  3. Learns geological characteristics of massive sulfide deposits of Turkey
  4. Learns geological characteristics of intrusive rocks-related copper-molybdenum, lead-zinc and iron deposits
  5. Learns geological characteristics of carbonate-hostedlead-zinc deposits of Turkey
  6. Learns geological characteristics of epithermal and vein type gold, antimony and mercury deposits of Turkey
Course ContentThe important ore provinces of Turkey; geneses of these provinces, their characteristics and economical importance 
ReferencesThe research papers and reports about ore deposits of Turkey 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The metallogenic belts of Turkey and their geological properties; Geological data collection and evaluation about metallogenic belts of Turkey
Week 2The metallogenic belts of Turkey and their geological properties; Geological data collection and evaluation about metallogenic belts of Turkey
Week 3Geology of chromite deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about chromite deposits of Turkey
Week 4Geology of chromite deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about chromite deposits of Turkey
Week 5Geology of volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits of Turkey
Week 6Geology of volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits of Turkey
Week 7Geology of intrusive rocks-related Cu-Mo, Pb-Zn, and Fe deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about intrusive rocks-related Cu-Mo, Pb-Zn, and Fe deposits of Turkey
Week 8Geology of carbonate-hosted Pb-Zn deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about carbonate hosted Pb-Zn deposits of Turkey
Week 9Geology of iron deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about iron deposits of Turkey
Week 10Geology of lateritic aluminum and nickel deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about lateric aluminum and nickel deposits of Turkey
Week 11Presentation
Week 12Geology of precious metals deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about precious metals deposits of Turkey
Week 13Geology of precious metals deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about precious metals deposits of Turkey
Week 14Geology of antimony, arsenic and mercury deposits of Turkey; Geological data collection and evaluation about antimony, arsenic and mercury deposits of Turkey
Week 15Presentation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments520
Presentation230
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam130
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes070
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes030
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)14798
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2612
Project000
Homework assignment5735
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload5035225

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