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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | IMS460 |
| Name | Environmental Geotechnics 2 |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BAKİ BAĞRIAÇIK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Waste Generation, Standards and Legal Regulations Regarding Solid Wastes, Site Selection in terms of Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Index Properties of Wastes and Soils, Strength and Compression Properties of Wastes, Environmental Soil Investigation, Gas and Leachate Formation and Soil Structure Relationship, Domestic, Industrial Wastes and Soils Hydraulic Properties, Improvement and Stabilization of Existing Solid Waste Landfills, Geotechnical Design Principles of Solid Waste Landfills, Stability Analysis and Design of Solid Waste Fillings, Waste and Soil Settlement. Geotechnical Properties of Fly Ash and Its Use in Construction Applications, Examples from Application.
Course Content
Environmental pollution, which is becoming increasingly important today, the controlled storage of domestic and industrial wastes, the geotechnical design of the structures necessary for their storage, the controlled storage of industrial wastes, and their use in foundation engineering applications.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
"Geotechnology of Waste Management", I.S.Oweis,R.P.Khera, Butterworthss, 1990.
Notes
"Waste Containment Systems, Waste Stabilization and Landfills: Design and Evaluation", H.D.Sharma, S.P.Lewis, John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Formation of Wastes Standards and Legal Regulations Regarding Solid Waste Site Selection in terms of Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Index Properties of Wastes and Soils Strength and Compaction Properties of Wastes Environmental Soil Investigation Relationship between Gas and Leachate Formation and Soil Structure |
| LO02 | Standards and Legal Regulations Regarding Solid Waste |
| LO03 | Site Selection in terms of Geotechnical Engineering |
| LO04 | Geotechnical Index Properties of Wastes and Soils |
| LO05 | Strength and Compaction Properties of Wastes |
| LO06 | Environmental Soil Investigation |
| LO07 | Relationship between Gas and Leachate Formation and Soil Structure |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and discipline-specific topics in Civil Engineering; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.” | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.” | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.” | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Civil Engineering applications; and the ability to use information technologies effectively.” | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex Civil Engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.” | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; and the ability to work independently.” | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; proficiency in at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.” | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.” | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Acting in accordance with ethical principles, having professional and ethical responsibility, and having knowledge of the standards used in engineering practices.” | 5 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; and knowledge about sustainable development.” | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Knowledge of the universal and social impacts of Civil Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering; and awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.” | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formation of Wastes, Standards and Legal Regulations Regarding Solid Wastes | 1 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Site Selection in terms of Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Index Properties of Wastes and Soils | 2 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Site Selection in terms of Geotechnical Engineering | 3 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Strength and Compaction Properties of Wastes | 4 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Environmental Soil Investigation, Gas and Leachate Formation and Soil Structure Relationship | 5 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Hydraulic Properties of Domestic, Industrial Wastes and Soils | 6 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Improvement and Stabilization of Existing Landfills | 7 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | 8 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | İmprovement of Landfill | 9 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Geotechnical Design Principles of Solid Waste Landfills | 10 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Design Principles | 11 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Stability Analysis and Design of Solid Waste Fills | 12 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Settlements of Waste and Grounds | 13 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Settlement | 14 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Geotechnical Properties of Wastes and Their Use in Construction Applications | 15 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | 16 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | 17 None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 126 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,04 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||