Civil Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

INS304

Course Name:

Soil Mechanics II

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

IMZ2201@BÜ - Zemin Makaniği 1 | INS303 - Zemin Mekaniği I

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To teach students the necessary information in order to find solutions to the problems that may arise in geotechnical engineering based on the basic concepts of soil mechanics.
Course Content:	Stress Distribution in Soil, Slope stability, Lateral soil pressures, Rankine and Coulomb theories, Analysis and Design of Retaining structures, Consolidation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyse soil properties determined by geotechnical procedures
2) Distribution of stresses in Soil
3) Slope stability analysis
4) Calculation of Lateral Soil Pressures, Theories of earth pressure (Rankine, Coulomb)
5) Analysis and design of retaining structures
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Soil Mechanics General Review	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
2)	Stress Distribution in Soil	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
3)	Stress Distribution in Soil	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
4)	Slope Stability	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
5)	Slope Stability	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
6)	Effective Stress and Lateral Soil Pressures	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
7)	Lateral Soil Pressures and Rankine Theory	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
8)	Rankine Theory for Sloping Backfill	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
9)	Midterm Exam	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
10)	Coulomb's Theory	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
11)	Retaining Structures Design	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
12)	Retaining Structures Design	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 14
13)	Consolidation	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
14)	Project Submission	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010. “Çözümlü problemlerle temel zemin mekaniği”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner, Derya Kitabevi, Trabzon, 2014.
References:	“Geoteknik Mühendisliğine Giriş”, Thomas C. Sheahan, William D. Kovacs, Robert D. Holtz, 2.basımdan çeviri, Nobel Akademik yayıncılık, 2015.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)	5
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
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)
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Project	1	10	10
Quizzes	4	1	4
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			144