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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / JM 612 - JEOLOJİ MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (DOKTORA)

Code: JM 612 Course Title: ALTERATION MINERALOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department JEOLOJİ MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (DOKTORA)
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
The aim of this course is to provide the ability to make predictions and propose solutions to various geological problems and the search for economic mineral deposits using alteration minerals and their types.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 The students who succeeded in this course, can identify alteration minerals and their types. PO-1 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields
PO-2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
PO-3 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems
PO-6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively
PO-7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-2 The students who succeeded in this course, can solve geological problems using alteration minerals. PO-1 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields
PO-2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
PO-4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering
PO-5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level
PO-6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively
PO-12 It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way.
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-3 The students who succeeded in this course, can be used in the search for economic mineral deposits. PO-1 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields
PO-2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
PO-6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively
PO-10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches
PO-11 Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices.
PO-12 It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way.
Examination
Oral Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition and types of alteration, origin of fluids causing alteration, wall rock alterations, losses and gains in the alteration process, mobile and immobile elements, mineral paragenesis in the alteration zone and its interpretation, use of stable isotopes in alteration mineralogy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and types of alteration Lecturing and discussion methods
2 Origin of the fluids that govern alteration Lecturing and discussion methods
3 Chemical reactions in the alteration process Lecturing and discussion methods
4 Chemical reactions in the alteration process Lecturing and discussion methods
5 Mineral stability diagrams Lecturing and discussion methods
6 Losses and gains in the alteration process Lecturing and discussion methods
7 Common alteration minerals Lecturing and discussion methods
8 mid-term exam
9 Wall rock alterations Lecturing and discussion methods
10 Wall rock alterations Lecturing and discussion methods
11 Relationship between alteration and mineralization Lecturing and discussion methods
12 Relationship between alteration and mineralization Lecturing and discussion methods
13 Mineral paragenesis in alteration zones and its interpretation Lecturing and discussion methods
14 Use of stable isotopes in alteration mineralogy Lecturing and discussion methods
15 Articles review and discussion Lecturing and discussion methods
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Thompson, A.J.B., Thompson J.F.H. 1996. Atlas of Alteration. Geological Association of Canada Mineral Deposits Division, p. 117.
2 Genç., Y. 2001. Maden Yatağı Araştırmalarında Altere Kayaçlar Petrografisi. Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası Yayını. s. 84.
3 Evans, A. M.1993. Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals. Blackwell Publishing. Third Edition., p. 389.
4 Faure, G. (Çeviri: Mutlu, H.). 2017. Jeokimya: İlke ve Uygulamalar. Eğitim Serisi-48, MTA - Ankara, s.597.
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 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 1 14 14
       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