Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
MINERALOGY GEO221 0 + 0 4.0 5.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals Giving fundamental knowledge about crystal system of minerals and information about individual mineral groups to Geological Engineering students
Course Content Meaning of crystals and combined crystal systems, physical and optical properties of minerals, definitons about rock forming and special mineral groups and hand specimen investigations using pyhsical properties
Learning Outcomes 1) Understanding crystallographic systems of minerals using wooden shapes
2) Identifying rocks and rock forming minerals
3) Understanding active processes of rock formation and cycle
4) Understanding of minerals, rocks and their interactions in the underground, physical and chemical properties and their economic importance of minerals
5) Usage of advanced techniques of in identification of minerals

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Theory: Introduction, History of Mineralogy, Laboratory: Crystal systems Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Theory: Crystallography Outer Form Laboratory: Cubic system Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Theory: Crystallography Inner Form Laboratory: Hexagonal, Trigonal system Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Debate
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Theory: Crystal Chemistry laboratory: Tetragonal System, Orthorhombic System Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Theory: Mineral Chemistry laboratory: Monoclinic system, Triclinic system Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Theory: Physical Properties laboratory: general rerun Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Theory: Silica Group Laboratory: Natural Elements, Sulphides, and Sulfosalts Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Theory: Feldspar Group Laboratory: Oxides, Hydroxides and Halites Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Theory: Carbonate Group Laboratory: Carbonates, Nitrates, Borates Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Theory: Mica group laboratory: Sulfates, Chromates, Tungstenes, Molybdates Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Theory: Amphibole Group Laboratory: Phosphates, arsenates, Vanadates Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Theory: Pyroxene, Oxide Hydroxide Laboratory: Silicates Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Theory: Sulfide, Sulphate, Olivine Laboratory: Silicates Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Theory: General rerun Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
An Illustrated Exploration of Dynamic World of Minerals and Their Properties: Robinson, 1994
Dana’ s New Mineralogy: Gaines, Skinner, Foord, Mason, & Rosenzweigh, 1997.
Manual of Mineralogy: Klein & Hurlburt, 1993.
Mineraller: Sahin, Kosun, Agrılı, ve Mengi, MTA, 1994
Mineralogy: Perkins, 1998.
Simon and Shuster’ S Guide to Rocks and Minerals: Mottana, Crespi, & Liborio; Prinz, Harlow, & Peters (eds), 1978.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 13 4
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 15
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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