Geochemical Data Computation
Geological Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geochemical Data Computation | JLJ415 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ercan ALDANMAZ
Associate Prof. Dr. Aykut GÜÇTEKİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Interpreting geochemical data on column diagrams.
2) Carrying out statistically evaluation of variable geological and geochemical data with computer application.
3) interpreting geochemical data on X-Y diagrams.
4) Interpreting geochemical data on rose diagrams.
5) Interpreting geochemical data on normalized multielement diagrams.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The following aspects are aimed to be both understood and known: analysis of column charts, basic histogram statistics and comparison and variance analysis of multiple data set; statistical evaluation of data form analysis of metallic ores; analysis of X-Y diagrams; regression analysis; radiometric age determinations by using isotope data; analysis of circular diagrams; interpreting oriented and directional data by circular analyses; Analyses of variance and mean for oriented and directional data
Weekly Schedule
1) Data analysis in geosciences: analysis of column charts2) Applying basic statistics on histogram
3) Variance analysis of multiple data set on behalf of statistical comparison
4) Geochemical evaluation of metallic ores analysis
5) Data analysis in geosciences: analysis of X-Y diagrams
6) Regression line and analysis
7) Finding and analyzing of correlation coefficient
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Estimates by regression lines
10) Radiometric age dating by using isotope data on rocks
11) Data analysis in geosciences: analysis of circular diagrams
12) Creating circular diagrams of oriented and directional data
13) Analysis of mean for oriented and directional data and variance and significance test
14) Analysis of sedimentary structures by radar diagrams
15) Analysis of sedimentary structures by radar diagrams
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Introduction to geological data analysis; Blackwell Science.
2- Using Geochemical Data. Blackwell Science.
3- Introduction to geological data analysis; Blackwell Science.
4- Introduction to geological data analysis; Blackwell Science.
5- Introduction to geological data analysis; Blackwell Science.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Drill and Practice
2) Lab / Workshop
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving
5) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required