ECTS - Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering (CE454) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering | CE454 | Elective Courses | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| CE328 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To give students an understanding of principles necessary to analyze and design of geotechnical problems by computer programs. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Definition geotechnical problems, preliminary studies and design consideration in geotechnic, FEM, Plaxis, exercises and case studies are based on the Plaxis computer programs, preparation of on geotechnical problems solving project by Plaxis. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition geotechnical problems | Lecture notes |
| 2 | Preliminary studies and design consideration in geotechnical engineering | Lecture notes |
| 3 | Preliminary studies and design consideration in geotechnical engineering | Lecture notes |
| 4 | Numerical methods | Lecture notes |
| 5 | Numerical methods | Lecture notes |
| 6 | Special topics in geotechnical engineering | Lecture notes |
| 7 | Special topics in geotechnical engineering | Lecture notes |
| 8 | Special topics in geotechnical engineering | Lecture notes |
| 9 | Special topics in geotechnical engineering | Lecture notes |
| 10 | Exercises and case studies by using computer programs | Lecture notes |
| 11 | Exercises and case studies by using computer programs | Lecture notes |
| 12 | Exercises and case studies by using computer programs | Lecture notes |
| 13 | Use of computer programs in geotechnical engineering projects | Lecture notes |
| 14 | Use of computer programs in geotechnical engineering projects | Lecture notes |
| 15 | Use of computer programs in geotechnical engineering projects | Lecture notes |
| 16 | Final Exam Period |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Ders notları/Lecture notes and Hand-outs |
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| Other Sources | 2. F. S. Merrit, M. K. Loftin, J. T. Ricketts, Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers, Mc. Graw Hill, 2003. |
| 3. Charles W.W. Ng and Bruce Menzies Advanced Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Engineering, Taylor & Francis, New York, USA, 2007. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 5 | 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 15 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 45 |
| Toplam | 10 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 55 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 45 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||