Explosives Engineering with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PAT502

Course Name:

Introduction to Drilling and Blasting Technology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aim to major themes of explosives engineering. Explosives, drilling equipment, initiation system, type of blasting, safety rules, code about explosives.
Course Content:	Historical development of explosive engineering, blasting terminology, blasting equipment, drilling equipment, firing systems, safety practices, regulations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To introduce the main themes of blasting.
2) Be able to explain the engineering and explosives engineering concepts
3) Know about the the history of the explosives engineering
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Recognize the disciplines of explosives engineering profession
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To inspire the students to think clearly and critically the solution of the explosives engineering problems in the context of geological knowledge
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Discuss Course Outline	None
2)	History of explosives and blasting	None
3)	Explosives, explosions.	Course note readings.
4)	• Rock blasting • Types of explosives
5)	• Rock drilling • Drilling machines • Drilling equipments
6)	• Initiation systems • Electricity detonators • Fuse
6)	• Explosives for blasting • Initiation system for bench blasting
7)	Non-Electric detonators
8)	Midterm exam
9)	• Initiation system for bench blasting
10)	Underground blasting
11)	Assessment of blasting productivity
12)	Regulations and laws
13)	Occupational Safety Rules
14)	General evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı notları / Lecturer notes ISEE Blasters’ Handbook 18th Edition Jon F. STIEHR 2011 \|International Society of Explosive Engineers \| ISBN-978-1-892396-19-8
References:	Rock Blasting and Explosive Engineering Per-Anders Persson, Roger Holmberg, Jaimin Lee 1994 CRC Press ISBN 0-8493-8978-X

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.
2) Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.
3) Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.
4) Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.
5) Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.
6) Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.
7) Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.
8) They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.
9) Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.	4
2)	Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.	4
3)	Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.	1
4)	Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.	1
5)	Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.	3
6)	Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.	3
7)	Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.	1
8)	They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.
9)	Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Application	2	3	6
Study Hours Out of Class	10	10	100
Presentations / Seminar	3	10	30
Homework Assignments	10	12	120
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			301