GEOE401 MINERAL DEPOSITS
| Course Code: | 5640401 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ALİ İMER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is intended to provide a basic theoretical understanding of: (1) the minerals industry and current mineral exploration practices, and (2) the nature, form, and global distribution of selected mineral deposit types, and (3) the linkages between regional geological and tectonic processes and ore formation. The laboratory sessions are designed to introduce students to the major characteristics of ore and alteration minerals, and common mineral associations that are observed in mineral deposits.
Course Content
Mineral resources concepts; nature and morphology of mineral deposits; textures and structures of ore and gangue minerals, fluid inclusions, wall rock alteration; major theories of ore genesis; geothermometry, geobarometry, paragenesis and zoning, dating of mineral deposits; classification of mineral deposits; diamond deposits in kimberlites and lamproites, mineral deposits related to carbonatites; orthomagmatic deposits; pegmetatites; skarn deposits; strata-bound deposits; stratiform sulfide deposits of sedimentary and volcanic environments; sedimentary deposits; residual deposits and supergene enrichment.
Course Learning Outcomes
Following the completion of this course, students are expected to successfully: (1) demonstrate a broad understanding of the characteristic features of economically important mineral deposit types, (2) demonstrate knowledge on the fundamentals of ore forming processes, (3) identify various ore minerals, alteration styles, and interpret textural relationships with respect to ore depositional processes, and ultimately (4) synthesize observational and theoretical information to generate geological models, thereby developing basic strategies during the exploration of mineral deposits.
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 | ✔ | |||