GEOE213 MINERALOGY
| Course Code: | 5640213 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (2.00 - 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: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- the basic knowledge of crystallography, physical, optical and chemical properties of minerals in hand specimens and under the polarized microscope,
- the main characteristics of minerals as recognized in the field and in the laboratory.
Course Content
Elementary crystallography, physical and chemical mineralogy, chemical classification. Optical properties of minerals. Identification of minerals in hand specimens and in thin sections.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- apply the principles and generalize the basic mineralogical knowledge to recognize the unknown and firstly encountered minerals,
- solve problems related to 2- and 3-D images, particularly in crystallography,
- systematically, the identification of minerals having similar physical and optical properties,
- establish the independent learning, and particularly the evaluation of minerals economically,
- use analytical tools in order to identify various properties of minerals.
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 | ✔ | |||