Soil Mechanics (CE311) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Soil Mechanics	CE311	5. Semester	3	2	0	4	5.5

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Experiment, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru Akış
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and the behavior of engineering soils. Students will also gain experience in the analysis of geotechnical applications such as retaining walls, slope stability problems etc.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Classify the soils according to Unified Soil Classification System Understand the principle of effective stress, and be able to apply this to calculate the stresses causing soil deformation Calculate quantities of water flow through the ground, and understand the effects of water flow in effective stress calculations Determine the strength parameters and understand the difference between total and effective stress approaches Calculate the settlements, and rates of settlement Evaluate strength parameters from laboratory tests
Course Content	Site investigations and subsurface explorations, origin of soil and grain size soil formation, weight-volume relationships, plasticity and structure of soil, engineering classification of soil, analysis of deformation and settlement, soil compaction, permeability, seepage, in situ stresses, stresses in a soil mass.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Introduction
2	Basic properties of soils
3	Basic properties of soils
4	Principles of effective stress
5	Principles of effective stress + Flow of water in soils
6	Flow of water in soils
7	Flow of water in soils + Consolidation
8	Consolidation
9	Consolidation
10	Shear strength of soils
11	Shear strength of soils
12	Lateral earth pressure theories
13	Lateral earth pressure theories
14	Stability of slopes
15	Final Exam Period
16	Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources	1. Das B. M., Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Eight Edition, Thomson Publication
	2. Craig R. F., Craig’s Soil Mechanics, Seventh Edition, Taylor and Francis Publication

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	10	10
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	4	5
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	2	55
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	30
Toplam	17	100

Percentage of Semester Work	70
Percentage of Final Work	30
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
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
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and relevant engineering disciplines and acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.					X
2	Gains the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.					X
3	Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Gains the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5	Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.					X
6	Gains the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work individually.					X
7	Gains the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language, the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.					X
8	Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself		X
9	Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications			X
10	Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11	Gains Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory	10	2	20
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics	4	2	8
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	2	10	20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	14	14
Total Workload			138