Civil Engineering
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05371179 | Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+1+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, project |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Esra URAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Esra URAY | A-Z34 | [email protected] | 7312 |
Course Content
Geotechnical stability problems and retaining structures
Objectives of the Course
Modeling, solving and interpretation of stability problems encountered in geotechnical field using software.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | 5 |
| P7 | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; writing active reports and writing reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | 5 |
| P9 | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on the standards used in engineering applications. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Gains knowledge of numerical solution of geotechnical stability problems. | P.4.21 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Analytically models geotechnical stability problems using software and interprets the results. | P.4.22 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Designs and projects geotechnical stability problems using software. | P.4.23 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Designs and projects geotechnical stability problems using software. | P.7.10 | 1,7 |
| O5 | Gains knowledge of numerical solution of geotechnical stability problems. | P.9.29 | 1,7 |
| O6 | Analytically models geotechnical stability problems using software and interprets the results. | P.9.30 | 1,7 |
| O7 | Designs and projects geotechnical stability problems using software. | P.9.31 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Geotechnical Design |
| 2 | Introduction to Geotechnical Design |
| 3 | Retaining wall design |
| 4 | Retaining wall design |
| 5 | Retaining wall design |
| 6 | Retaining wall design |
| 7 | Retaining wall design |
| 8 | Shoring system design |
| 9 | Shoring system design |
| 10 | Shallow foundation design |
| 11 | Student Geotechnical Project Weekly Control |
| 12 | Student Geotechnical Project Weekly Control |
| 13 | Student Geotechnical Project Weekly Control |
| 14 | Student Geotechnical Project Weekly Control |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Introduction to Foundation Engineering, Bayram Ali Uzuner, Derya Publishing House |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 246 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 8,20 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 | P7 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Gains knowledge of numerical solution of geotechnical stability problems. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Analytically models geotechnical stability problems using software and interprets the results. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Designs and projects geotechnical stability problems using software. | - | - | - |
| O4 | Designs and projects geotechnical stability problems using software. | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Gains knowledge of numerical solution of geotechnical stability problems. | - | - | 5 |
| O6 | Analytically models geotechnical stability problems using software and interprets the results. | - | - | 5 |
| O7 | Designs and projects geotechnical stability problems using software. | - | - | - |
