GEOE318 GEOCHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
| Course Code: | 5640318 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ALİ İMER |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Emphasize the basic principles of thermodynamics.
2. Describe the basic principles of thermodynamics in a geochemical context providing examples for the application of these principles to the natural systems of geological concern.
3. Develop students’ ability to apply a quantitative reasoning to geologic problems.
4. Develop students’ ability to apply an integrated knowledge of maths, chemistry, physics, mineralogy and geology to the solution of geochemical problems.
5. Provide students with a background for more advance courses in petrology and aqueous geochemistry.
Course Content
Fundamental concepts-systems, states, equilibrium; the first, second, and third law of thermodynamics; enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Thermodynamics of solutions. Phase equilibria and phase diagrams. Mineral equilibria-equilibrium constant partial pressure and activity diagrams, Eh-pH diagrams.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Acquisition of knowledge relavant to thermodynamics
2. Ability to apply principles of thermodynamics to geologic problems for the range of pressure and temperature conditions from weathering to magmatism
3. Ability to establish a connection between theoretical formulas and results of laboratory experiments on the one hand, and the geological observations on the other hand
4. Ability to integrate knowledge from varius courses, recognize interrelationships among problems and issues
5. Acquisition of background for more advance courses
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 | ✔ | |||