GEOE210 PETROGRAPHY
| Course Code: | 5640210 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (1.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA TOKSOY KÖKSAL, Prof.Dr. KAAN SAYIT |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To provide students with knowledge on fundamentals of petrography.
- To get the students to develop an ability to describe and identify the rocks in the laboratory and in the field.
- To get the students to develop an ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas.
- To get the students to apply theoretical concepts to practical problems.
- To get the students to develop an ability for continuous learning
Course Content
Description of rocks. General classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (particularly for field use). Identification of common rocks in hand specimens and under the petrographic microscope.
Course Learning Outcomes
Providing students with the knowledge on fundamentals of petrography with emphasis on descriptive and systematic aspects; Laboratory work includes description and identification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks mesoscopic and microscopic scale; Field observation aims the identification of above rocks at their natural exposures.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to visualize topographical and geological features in 4-D for solving Geological Engineering problems | ✔ | |||