Information
| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | INS219 |
| Name | Soil Mechanic-I |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. AHMET YÜCEL |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. AHMET YÜCEL
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
1. To recognize our country's geological structure and rocks. 2. To apply the methods of sampling in the field. 3. To make the classification of soils 4. Recognize the Soil physical properties. 5. Know the permeability and water flows in the ground , to make the experiment.
Course Content
In this course, geology , sampling, physical properties and classification of soils, permeability of soils and ground water flow issues will be discussed.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the geological structure of turkey, rocks, earthquakes and seismic zones of our country. |
| LO02 | Learns preparation and storage of soil sampling |
| LO03 | Learns the basic physical characteristics of soil and their interrelation |
| LO04 | Implements classification principles of soil |
| LO05 | Learns permeability, watercourse, total stress, effective stress, pore of water pressure and change in depth |
| LO06 | Determines the coefficient of permeability |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocks on the crust of earth and their classification | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 2 | Terrain studies and sampling methods | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 3 | Terrain studies and sampling methods | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 4 | Saturation degree, relative density and experiments | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 5 | Sieve analysis, atterberg limits and experiments | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 6 | Relationships among basic physical characteristics and necessary calculation principles | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 7 | Classification according to grain size | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 9 | Triangle classification system | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 10 | AASHO and combined soil classification system (USCS). | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 11 | Capillarity phenomena in soil , | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 12 | Total stress, effective stress and pore of water pressure | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 13 | Darcy Law | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 14 | Coefficient of permeability and experimental calculation | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 15 | Two dimensional flow equation | Reviwing lectural notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | yes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | yes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||