Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
JMİ444MINERAL RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION TECHNICSElective474
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Introductory definitions, determine of ore deposits, methods of geophysicals and geochemicals, evaluate of ore deposits in stream sand anomaly and rock anomaly, reserve and tenor computation, mining methods, open-pit mine, surface excavation, underground mine, explosion materials, drill-hole arrangements, rock blasting, blasthole deviation, dust control, mine fire gases, ventilation, support systems of ore processing , flotation.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nursel ÖKSÜZ
Learning Outcomes
1Introductory definitions, determine of ore deposits 2) 3) 4) 5)
2Methods of geophysicals and geochemicals, evaluate of ore deposits in stream sand anomaly and rock anomaly,
3Reserve and tenor computation,
4Mining methods, open-pit mine, surface excavation
5Flotation
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
After the determination of locations of mineral deposits, depending on the various stages of review and analysis of the bed, the enhancement of the economic aspects. Also which method should be used for business, ideas about the course of conduct to ensure the ore. In addition, a variety of ways to grade and ensure the reserve account. Finally, we evaluated the data from the ore deposit to the stage of business.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1General Definitions,
2Determining of the ore location
3Evaluation of mineralization in rock anomaly with geophysical methods,
4Evaluation of mineralization with geochemical methods,
5Reserve and grade calculation,
6Manufacturing methods,
7Midterm exam
8Open-pit mining,
9Closed-pit mining,
10Explosive substances,
11Drilling methods,
12Ventilation
13Mineral processing
14Mineral processing
15Flotation
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Gökçe A.2000. Maden Arama ve Değerlendirme kitabı, Cumhuriyet Ünv. Yayını
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination140
Quiz1020
Attending Lectures1530
Individual Study for Mid term Examination010
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination160
Quiz1030
Report010
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Quiz10110
Attending Lectures15115
Discussion15115
Report Preparation11010
Report Presentation11010
Individual Study for Homework Problems10110
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12020
Individual Study for Final Examination13030
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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