| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ore Deposits | JLJ320 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Dr. Efem ALTINOK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Comprehending fundamental concepts and terminologies in Ore Deposits
2) Comprehending types of Ore Deposits
3) Comprehending the relationship between pre deposits and tectonics
4) Comprehending the importance of geochemistry in Ore Deposits
5) Comprehending magmatic Ore Deposits and their types
6) Comprehending sedimentary hosted ore deposits and their types
7) Comprehending types of singenetic and eigenetic Ore Deposits
8) Comprehending the formation of Ore Deposits that progress via supergene enrichment
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Chemistry, Geochemistry, Structural Geology, Mineralogy, Petrography
Course Contents
This course covers basic concepts in ore deposits, reserve, grade, styles of ore deposit formation, classification ore deposits, magmatic ore deposits, chromite-magnetite deposit types, Ni-deposits, FeOCuAu deposits, Skarns, VMS deposits, Sedimentary hosted ore deposits and their classification, MVT deposits, Irish Type deposits, SEDEX deposits, KDF deposits and laterites
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to ore deposits and definitions2) Reserve, grade, mining exploration
3) Methods of the formation of the ore deposits
4) Morphology, paragenesis, zoning
5) Alteration
6) Magmatic ore deposits – Bushveld
7) Ni-Cu deposits: Voisy's Bay and Norilsk
8) Mid Term/Assesment
9) Porphyry Cu deposits
10) Epithermal Au-Ag deposits
11) Epithermal Au _Ag deposits
12) Orogenic gold deposits
13) VMS deposits
14) Misisipi vadi type (MVT) ore deposits
15) Carlin type gold deposits
16) Final Examination/Assesment
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Maden Yataklarini Kavramak, Kula C. Misra, Ceviri Editoru, Taner Unlu ve Bahdir Sahin, Turkiye Jeoloji Muhendisleri Odasi
2- Power Point Ders Notlari
3- Understanding Mineral Deposits, Kula C Misra
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Lab / Workshop
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required