Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / JM 815 - GEOLOGY ENGINEERING

Code: JM 815 Course Title: MINERAL AND ROCK IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES I Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department GEOLOGY ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer AYŞE ORHAN (ayse.orhan@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Different types of physical-chemical properties of minerals and to understand the origin and evaluation. The main objective of this course, using the physical properties of different types of minerals to identify them. Hand made on samples of simple tests and experiments is a very common method in identifying the different types of minerals and rocks.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students learn minerals, mineralogy definitions, the methods of mineral identification. PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems.
PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geological engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues.
PO-5 An ability to acquire to design and use modern tools and products which are developed for earth sciences and engineering practices in a way that meets certain needs.
PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.
Examination
LO-2 Students learn physical, and chemical properties of minerals in rocks, the methods of micro-testing. PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems.
PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geological engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues.
PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling.
PO-5 An ability to acquire to design and use modern tools and products which are developed for earth sciences and engineering practices in a way that meets certain needs.
PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.
PO-7 An ability to acquire to work effectively both in teams of discipline and interdiscipline.
PO-12 An ability to have knowledge about entrepreneurship, innovativeness and sustainable development in business life such as practices in project and risk management.
Examination
LO-3 Students learn to use new methods and equipments required by the technology. PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems.
PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling.
PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.
PO-9 An ability to have consciousness of need of learning all life long, ability to access information, keep pace with developments in science and technology and to improve himself/herself constantly.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Introduction to mineralogy, crystal and identification of rocks, minerals, chemical properties. Mineralogical changes (chemical changes, geometric changes), the stability of minerals and mineral reactions. The physical properties of minerals, magnetic, electrical and thermal properties. Mineral identification (identification of minerals and mineral formulas, mineral structures). Classification of igneous-metamorphic rocks.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 mid-term exam
2 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 C. Klein and C.S. Hurlbut, Jr. (1993) Manual of Mineralogy (After J.D. Dana, 21st edition). Wiley, (New York).
2 W.A. Deer, R.A. Howie and J. Zussman (1962, 1974, 1980) Rock Forming.
3 Klein, C. and Hurlburt, C (1993) Manual of Mineralogy. John Wiley and Sons.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 7 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 10 10
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 7 7 49
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 7 7 49
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180