• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify the basic concepts and methods for clay minerology.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To know the application domain of Earth-Marine Science
   2. Having up-to-date knowledge of Earth or Marine Science
   3. To be able to plan and implement fieldwork within the scope of Earth Science and/or Marine Science
   4. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail
   5. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   6. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   7. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   8. To have a good command of Turkish and English terms related to Earth and Marine Sciences and to be able to express ideas effectively in both languages orally and in writing
   9. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   10. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   11. To follow natural disasters around the world and to develop recommendations on minimizing the damage caused by natural disasters at the national level

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. Evaluate the usage areas of clay minerals, soil and water relations.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To be able to plan and implement fieldwork within the scope of Earth Science and/or Marine Science
   3. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail
   4. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   5. To have a good command of Turkish and English terms related to Earth and Marine Sciences and to be able to express ideas effectively in both languages orally and in writing
   6. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
3. Analyse clay minerals using different analysis methods.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To be able to plan and implement fieldwork within the scope of Earth Science and/or Marine Science
   3. To be able to produce and carry out R&D projects in the field of Earth and/or Marine science in written form in detail
   4. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   5. To have a good command of Turkish and English terms related to Earth and Marine Sciences and to be able to express ideas effectively in both languages orally and in writing
   6. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction to Clay Mineralogy: Defining the term clay in different disciplines
Week 2:	Silicate and non-silicate minerals
Week 3:	Crystal systems, structures of silicates and clay minerals
Week 4:	Structure and classification of clay minerals
Week 5:	Chemical properties of clay minerals
Week 6:	Chemical properties of clay minerals
Week 7:	Determination methods of clay minerals
Week 8:	Mid Term Exam - Usage areas of clay minerals
Week 9:	X-ray diffraction method
Week 10:	Infrared absorption spectroscopy method
Week 11:	Electron microscope and DTA method
Week 12:	Chemical analysis methods
Week 13:	Ion exchange, clay-water system
Week 14:	Clay minerals and organic reactions in soils
Week 15*:	-
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	Bayraklı, F. 1998. Toprak Minerolojisi. OMÜ. Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Kitabı, No: 25.
Recommended readings:	Çelik Karakaya, M. 2006. Kil Minerallerinin Özellikleri ve Tanımlama Yöntemleri. Bizim Büro basımevi. ISBN: 975-6151-29-3. Karakaya, M.Ç., 2006, Kil Minerallerinin Özellikleri ve Tanımlama Yöntemleri, 640s., Ankara
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	30
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	5,10,12	30
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	3	15
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	2	6
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	2	9
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	4	15
Final exam:	3	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)