ECTS - Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering

Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering (CE554) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering CE554 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru AKIŞ
Course Assistants
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;
  • On completion of this course students should have acquired the necessary skills to enable them to identify the requirements for the design of common and non-standard geotechnical problems used for civil engineering projects.
  • The course provides the necessary background information for a proper use of the finite element method in geotechnical engineering applications.
  • Analytical, numerical and empirical methods will also be covered during the analysis of stability and measures of geotechnical applications.
Course Content Definition of geotechnical problems, Preliminary studies and design consideration in geotechnics, finite element method, Plaxis, exercises and case studies are based on the Plaxis computer programs, solving geotechnical problems by Plaxis.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of geotechnical problems
2 Preliminary studies and design consideration in geotechnical engineering
3 Numerical methods
4 Numerical methods
5 Special topics in geotechnical engineering
6 Special topics in geotechnical engineering
7 Special topics in geotechnical engineering
8 Special topics in geotechnical engineering
9 Exercises and case studies by using computer programs
10 Exercises and case studies by using computer programs
11 Exercises and case studies by using computer programs
12 Use of computer programs in geotechnical engineering projects
13 Use of computer programs in geotechnical engineering projects
14 Use of computer programs in geotechnical engineering projects
15 Final exam period
16 Final exam period

Sources

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
Percentage of Final Work 45
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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
1 Attains knowledge through wide and in-depth investigations his/her field and surveys, evaluates, interprets, and applies the knowledge thus acquired. X
2 Has a critical and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary engineering techniques and methods of application. X
3 By using unfamiliar, ambiguous, or incompletely defined data, completes and utilizes the required knowledge by scientific methods; is able to fuse and make use of knowledge from different disciplines. X
4 Has the awareness of new and emerging technologies in his/her branch of engineering profession, studies and learns these when needed. X
5 Defines and formulates problems in his/her branch of engineering, develops methods of solution, and applies innovative methods of solution. X
6 Devises new and/or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems and processes and proposes innovative/alternative solutions for their design. X
7 Has the ability to design and conduct theoretical, experimental, and model-based investigations; is able to use judgment to solve complex problems that may be faced in this process. X
8 Functions effectively as a member or as a leader in teams that may be interdisciplinary, devises approaches of solving complex situations, can work independently and can assume responsibility. X
9 Has the oral and written communication skills in one foreign language at the B2 general level of European Language Portfolio. X
10 Can present the progress and the results of his investigations clearly and systematically in national or international contexts both orally and in writing. X
11 Knows social, environmental, health, safety, and legal dimensions of engineering applications as well as project management and business practices; and is aware of the limitations and the responsibilities these impose on engineering practices. X
12 Commits to social, scientific, and professional ethics during data acquisition, interpretation, and publication as well as in all professional activities.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
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 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics 5 2 10
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 125