| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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Civil Engineering
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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This course aims to teach students the main concepts in soil mechanics. It is aimed to make the students the capable of making soil classification, determining basic soil properties and calculating flow in soil.
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Course Content
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Physical properties of soils. Soil classification, soil structure and moisture effects. Total and effective stress calculation. Soil permeability and flow. Executing some basic laboratory experiments: Sieve analysis, Atterberg Limits, and Proctor compaction.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Prof.Dr. Hanifi Çanakcı
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Lecture notes
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Course Notes
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Craig, R. F. (1997) Soil Mechanics (sixth or later edition)
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Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Sciences
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%30
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Engineering
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%60
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Engineering Design
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%10
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Total
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5
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%
100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 4,5
142
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant