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 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE328
Course Language English
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 Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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 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
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 1. F. S. Merrit, M. K. Loftin, J. T. Ricketts, Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers, Mc. Graw Hill, 2003.
2. 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 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. X
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.
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.
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
9 Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications
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
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