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 |
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| Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering | CE554 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Ph.D. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Project Design/Management. |
| 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 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. |
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| 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 | X |
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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 | ||
| 1 | Ability to carry out advanced research activities, both individual and as a member of a team | |||||
| 2 | Ability to evaluate research topics and comment with scientific reasoning | |||||
| 3 | Ability to initiate and create new methodologies, implement them on novel research areas and topics | |||||
| 4 | Ability to produce experimental and/or analytical data in systematic manner, discuss and evaluate data to lead scintific conclusions | |||||
| 5 | Ability to apply scientific philosophy on analysis, modelling and design of engineering systems | |||||
| 6 | Ability to synthesis available knowledge on his/her domain to initiate, to carry, complete and present novel research at international level | |||||
| 7 | Contribute scientific and technological advancements on engineering domain of his/her interest area | |||||
| 8 | Contribute industrial and scientific advancements to improve the society through research 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 | ||