Construction Technology
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MINS124

Course Name:

Soil Mechanics

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course, Soil Mechanics introduces the Fundamental engineering properties of soil and their applications in geotechnical engineering. This course covers the following topics: origin of soil and grain size, phase relationships, plasticity and structure of soil, engineering classification of soil, soil compaction, permeability, seepage, effective stress, stresses in a soil mass. Several laboratory exercises will be performed in conjunction with the theories

Course Content:

Geology, Sampling, Soil Physical Properties and Classification, Soils and Soil Water Flows in permeability.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Comment rocks that make up the earth's crust and Geological structure of Turkey
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) İmplement field sampling methods, storage and transportation of samples to their business.
2) Apply the results of the work of field and laboratory permeability tests.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain the basic physical properties of soils and being detected
2) Discuss the importance of the principles of the classification of soils in different ways.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	"• Soil formation and nature"
2)	"• Formation of soil"
3)	"• Formation of soil, and specification"
4)	"• Physical properties of soil"
5)	"• Physical properties of soil"
6)	"• Physical properties of soil"
7)	"• Test of physical properties of soil"
8)	Midterm exam
9)	"• Classification of soils"
10)	"• Classification of soils"
11)	"• Classification of soils"
12)	"• Soil compaction"
13)	"• Soil compaction"
14)	"• Effective Stress"
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Uzuner,B.A.2007,'Temel Zemin Mekaniği',Teknik yayınevi,Ankara.
References:	Özaydın,K.2011,' Zemin Mekaniği', Birsen yayınevi, İstanbul.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	5	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Make applications relating to land, are related to the ability to use tools
2) Knowledge of material properties, structure and interpret data about the experiments and the results
3) Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
4) Construction management, construction management and other processes in the application knows
5) Ability to function as a team and to have the discipline of
6) With the knowledge of basic computer use, internet technology, graphics, and use project management software.
7) Identification and solving structural problems with the detection.
8) Innovations in the field of construction can learn and apply what they have learned.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Make applications relating to land, are related to the ability to use tools	5
2)	Knowledge of material properties, structure and interpret data about the experiments and the results	5
3)	Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility	1
4)	Construction management, construction management and other processes in the application knows	1
5)	Ability to function as a team and to have the discipline of	1
6)	With the knowledge of basic computer use, internet technology, graphics, and use project management software.	1
7)	Identification and solving structural problems with the detection.	3
8)	Innovations in the field of construction can learn and apply what they have learned.	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Homework Assignments	3	10	30
Quizzes	2	10	20
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			166