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

Learning outcomes

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

1. İdentify different methods of mine geology and exploration of mineral deposits.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To know the application domain of Earth-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 design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   5. 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
   6. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   7. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   8. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   9. 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
   10. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   11. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   12. 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 using the data obtained as a result of geochemical exploration.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To know the application domain of Earth-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 design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   5. 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
   6. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   7. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   8. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   9. 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
   10. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   11. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   12. 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
3. Analyse the most appropriate methods in mineral exploration.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Mastering Basic Earth / Marine Science Concepts by Specialization
   2. To know the application domain of Earth-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 design and conduct experimental studies in the field of Earth Science and/or Marine Science that he/she specializes in and to be able to interpret the relevant physical, chemical, biological occurring in nature
   5. 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
   6. To be able to fulfill their responsibilities fully and on time in group work and scientific projects
   7. To be aware of and follow the rapid technological and scientific change in the field of Earth and Marine science
   8. Adopting an open approach to continuous learning and following up-to-date and reliable sources of information
   9. 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
   10. To be able to write reports, scientific articles and theses at international level in accordance with ethical rules
   11. To follow the developments in the protection and use of natural resources and to have a good command of the legislation
   12. 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

Contents
Week 1:	Mineral Geology Technical Applications Introduction: General description and terminology
Week 2:	Factors affecting the evaluation of mineral deposits
Week 3:	The relationship of mineralization with structural geology
Week 4:	Deformation ellipsoid and its use in the formation and orientation of mineral deposits
Week 5:	Mineralization relations with folded structures
Week 6:	Exploration of mineral deposits, mineralogical guidelines and controls
Week 7:	Use in hydrothermal deposits and mineral exploration
Week 8:	Mid Term Exam - Use in hydrothermal deposits and mineral exploration
Week 9:	Stratigraphic and lithological guidelines and controls
Week 10:	Geophysical prospecting methods: Gravity, magnetic and electrical methods
Week 11:	Heavy mineral prospection, stream sand sampling, application of soil and plant geochemistry
Week 12:	Changes in mineral deposits
Week 13:	Limitation and area of influence of the ore deposit, Reserve calculation methods
Week 14:	Green and sustainable mining applications
Week 15*:	-
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	Gümüş, Altan. 1995; Maden Jeolojisi-Jeolojik prospeksiyon ve rezerv hesapları, İzmir
Recommended readings:	Ayhan, A., 1991; Maden Jeolojisi-Arama ve etüd teknikleri, Konya
	* 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)