Explosives Engineering with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PAT544

Course Name:

Explosive Engineering Applications II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course to support the theoretical knowledge with practical blasting applications on construction field and/or pit. This course is conducted underground blasting applications.
Course Content:	- Tunnel blasting - Shaft blasting -Special applications

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) • Evaluate blast results
2) • Can report on work
Field Specific Competence
1) • Can do open blasting design
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) • Can plan the workflow before, during and after the blast

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Tunnel blast preparation work • Tunnel blasting design steps • Fieldwork pre-planning
2)	• Tunnel blast preparation work • Tunnel blasting design steps • Fieldwork pre-planning
3)	• Tunnel blasting application
4)	• Preparation of tunnel blasting result report
5)	• Shaft blast preliminary work • Shaft blast design steps • Fieldwork pre-planning
6)	• Shaft blasting application
7)	• Preparation of shaft blasting result report
8)	• Trench blasting preparation work • Trench blasting design steps • Fieldwork pre-planning
9)	• Preparation of trench blasting result report
10)	Report presentations and evaluation
11)	Report presentations and evaluation
12)	Report presentations and evaluation
13)	Report presentations and evaluation
14)	Report presentations and evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı ders notları
References:	ISEE, Blasters Handbook, 2011, USA, 18 th Edition. Engineering Design Handbook - Principles of Explosive Behavior, 2011, U.S. Army Materiel Command, ISBN: 978-1-61344-004-9

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.
2) Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.
3) Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.
4) Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.
5) Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.
6) Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.
7) Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.
8) They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.
9) Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.	1
2)	Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.	1
3)	Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.	4
4)	Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.	4
5)	Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.	4
6)	Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.	1
7)	Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.	4
8)	They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.	5
9)	Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Report Writing
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Field Work	4	% 15
Presentation	1	% 15
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	12	168
Field Work	4	12	48
Presentations / Seminar	1	30	30
Paper Submission	1	50	50
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			306