The M.S. program in Civil Engineering comprises of a...

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The M.S. program in Civil Engineering comprises of a minimum of 21 credits of course work and a thesis. The course work is mainly composed of elective courses that allow specialization in various fields including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Concrete Technology and Construction Management. Our graduate program aims to improve an engineer’s ability to solve complex engineering problems. Graduates of this program can follow and adapt to recent developments in the civil engineering industry.

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 The M.S. program in Civil Engineering comprises of a minimum of 21 credits of course work and a thesis. The course work is mainly composed of elective courses that allow specialization in various fields including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Concrete Technology and Construction Management. Our graduate program aims to improve an engineer’s ability to solve complex engineering problems. Graduates of this program can follow and adapt to recent developments in the civil engineering industry.

                                                                                                       

 

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Departmental Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Almıla Uzel

Assistants -

Goals

Analysis, design and behaviour modelling of reinforced concrete structures are introduced. Analysis and design of reinforced concrete members beyond sectional models are discussed.

Content

Mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcement; constitutive relations; linear-elastic models; nonlinear-elastic models; elastic-plastic models; and limit analysis theorems; compression field model is discussed along with its implementation and application in nonlinear finite element analyses and strut-and-tie modeling.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Knowledge on characteristics of reinforced concrete materials.

1,2,4 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge on the structural behavior of reinforced concrete under flexural, axial and shear effects.

1,2,4 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on the nonlinear characteristics of reinforced concrete members. 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

4) Theoretical modeling of reinforced concrete behavior under various actions. 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

5) Use of computer programs for analysis of reinforced concrete behavior. 1,2,4,8,9,12,14 1,2,4 A,C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, Lab, 4: Case study

Assessment A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

MECHANICS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE CE 520 - 3+0+0 3 10

Methods:  

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction, why non-linear analysis, material properties of concrete and steel.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

2 Linear Elastic Models/ Non-linear Elasticity Models Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Constitutive Models and Failure Criteria Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Limit Analysis using Plasticity- Lower Bound and Upper Bound Theories

Lecture Notes and Textbook

5 Behavior of Members Subjected to Shear, History of research on concrete under shear.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

6 Compression Field Theory and Modified Compression Field Theory (MCFT).

Lecture Notes and Textbook

7 Mechanisms affecting shear behavior of members and implementation of these mechanisms into MCFT.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

8 Determination of member shear capacity using MCFT procedures.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

9 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Design using MCFT, code implementation of MCFT, Simplified Modified Compression Field Theory (SMCFT), shear provisions of Canadian Code (CSA A23.3-14) and AASHTO codes.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

11 Design of Disturbed Regions, B- and D- regions, Strut and Tie models, strength of struts, ties and nodal zones, deep beams, corbels

Lecture Notes and Textbook

12 Code approaches to strut-and-tie modeling of Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete Members

Lecture Notes and Textbook

13 Nonlinear finite element methods for the analysis and design of disturbed regions

Lecture Notes and Textbook

14 Nonlinear finite element analysis of shear critical members. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Work on term project Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design: Authors: J.K. Wight, J.G. MacGregor, Prentice Hall, 2008.

Non-linear Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete: Authors: K. Maekawa, H. Okamura, A. Pimanmas, CRC Press, 2003.

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 30

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

x

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.

x

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.

x

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 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.

x

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. x

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

x

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

   

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 2 28

Midterm examination 1 3 10

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 50 50

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 240

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

   

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

CE 521 2 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Departmental  Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Nesrin Yardımcı

Assistants -

Goals The goal of this course is to develop the necessary background information for the theory of elasticity, elastic stability and plasticity.

Content

Introduction; theory of elasticity; fracture hypothesis; bending with shear; shear center; elastic curve; bending with torsion; beams on elastic foundation; curved beams; energy principles; elastic stability; plasticity; collapse analysis.

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Basic understanding of bending; shear center and elastic foundation.

1,2,3,4 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of fracture analysis and collapse analysis. 1,2,3,4 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of energy principles. 1,2,3,4 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of theory of elasticity and plasticity. 1,2,3,4,8,9.14 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of elastic stability. 1,2,3,4,8,9,14 1,2 A,C

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Shear center; Bending with shear Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Elastic curve; Bending with torsion; Beams on elastic foundation Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Energy principles; Fracture hypothesis Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Theory of elasticity Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Theory of elasticity Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Theory of plasticity Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Elastic stability Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Collapse analysis Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr, John T. De Wolf. Mechanics of Materials, McGraw Hill. Hibbeler, R., C., Statics and Mechanics of Materials, Pearson Prentice Hall.

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 2 50

Quizzes 2 30

Assignment 4 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project - -

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X

3

Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies

X

effectively.

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 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.

X

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 12x Total course hours) 13 3 39

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 13 3 39

Midterm examination 2 3 50

Homework 4 10 40

Quizzes 2 2 30

Final examination 1 3 40

Total Work Load 238

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                             

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS CE 522 1 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Departmental Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özden Saygılı

Assistants -

Goals The goal of this course is to formulate equations of motion for single and multiple-degree of freedom structures and solve these equations using analytical methods.

Content

Introduction; Dynamic characteristics of loads and structural systems; Damped and undamped system; Free and forced vibrations; Formulation of the equation of motion for single degree of freedom systems; Analysis of undamped and damped single degree of freedom systems; Multi degree of freedom systems: Undamped free vibrations Analysis of vibration frequencies and analysis of vibration mode shapes; Earthquake response of structures.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

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.

1 1,2 A,C

2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.

2 1,2 A,C

3) Ability to work individually via Homework submissions. 14 1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Dynamic characteristics of loads and structural systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Damped and undamped system Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Free and forced vibrations Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Single degree of freedom systems: Formulation of the equation of motion

Lecture Notes and Textbook

6 Analysis of single degree of freedom systems: Undamped free vibration

Lecture Notes and Textbook

7 Analysis of damped single degree of freedom systems: Damped free vibrations: Critically-damped systems and Overcritically-damped systems

Lecture Notes and Textbook

8 Analysis of damped single degree of freedom systems: Damped free vibrations: Undercritically-damped systems

Lecture Notes and Textbook

9

Single degree of freedom systems: Response to harmonic loading: Complementary solution Particular Solution General Solution

Lecture Notes and Textbook

10 Multi degree of freedom systems: Formulation of the equation of motion- Midterm Exam

Lecture Notes and Textbook

11 Multi degree of freedom systems: Formulation of the equation of motion: dynamic equilibrium condition

Lecture Notes and Textbook

12 Multi degree of freedom systems: Formulation of the equation of motion: axial force effects

Lecture Notes and Textbook

13 Multi degree of freedom systems: Undamped free vibrations Analysis of vibration frequencies

Lecture Notes and Textbook

14 Multi degree of freedom systems: Undamped free vibrations Analysis of vibration mode shapes

Lecture Notes and Textbook

15 Earthquake response of structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook • Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Application to Earthquake

Engineering (2nd edition) Anil K. Chopra, Prentice Hall 2001  

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents -

Assignments Assignments are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Solution of exam questions are handed out

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 4 10

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 40

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X

3

Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze 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 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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

                                   

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 3 10

Homework 4 25 100

Project 1 30 30

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 244

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                                     

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

PLASTIC DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

CE 525 2 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Nesrin Yardımcı

Assistants -

Goals The goal of this course is to provide students plastic analysis and design of steel structures and basic understanding of ductile behavior and design of steel structures.

Content

Introduction; properties of structural steel; plastic behavior at the cross-section level; concepts of plastic analysis; methods of plastic analysis; applications of plastic analysis; building codes; seismic design philosophy; energy dissipating steel systems; rotation capacity of steel beams; ductile design of steel structural systems; worked examples.

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Basic understanding of plastic behaviour of steel structures.

1,2,3,4 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of plastic design process of steel structures. 1,2,3,4,8,9,14 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of seismic behaviour steel structures. 1,2,3,4 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of ductile design of steel structures. 1,2,3,4,8,9 1,2 A,C

Be acquainted with codes, and be capable of applying the provisions of the design code. 1,2,3,4,8,9,14 1,2 A,C

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Properties of structural steel Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Plastic behavior at the cross-section level Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Plastic behavior at the cross-section level Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Concepts of plastic analysis Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Methods of plastic analysis Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Methods of plastic analysis Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Seismic design philosophy Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Energy dissipating steel systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Rotation capacity of steel beams Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Ductile design of steel structural systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Ductile design of steel structural systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook M. Bill Wong, 2015. Plastic Analysis and Design of Steel Structures. M. Bruneau, Chia-Ming Uang, Rafael Sabelli, 2011. Ductile Design of Steel Structures, 2nd Edition.

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 40

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 40

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X

3

Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.

X

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 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.

X

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 12x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 3 20

Homework 6 10 60

Project 1 40 40

Final examination 1 3 30

Total Work Load 234

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

   

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

DESIGN OF STEEL CONCRETE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

CE 526 2 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Nesrin Yardımcı

Assistants -

Goals

The goal of this course is to understand the basic principles for the design of steel-concrete composite beams, slabs and columns and to introduce the latest advantages in knowledge in the area of composite structures and to generalize the use of composite design

Content

Introduction; materials; loadings; analysis; design; shear connectors; basic principles for design of composite beams; composite columns and composite slabs; simply-supported composite beams and slabs; continuous composite beams and slabs; composite beams in framed structures; composite columns; beam-to-column connections; worked examples.

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Basic understanding of the  principles  for  the  design  of  steel-­‐concrete  composite  beams,  slabs  and  columns

1,2,3,4 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of plastic moment of resistance, elastic moment of resistance, longitudinal shear, vertical shear, deflections, vibrations in steel-concrete composite slabs and beams

1,2,3,4,8 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding of the design  of  composite  columns  in  axial  compression,  bending  moment  and  combined  axial  load  and  bending

1,2,3,4,8,9,14 1,2 A,C

Basic understanding the design  of  composite  connections 1,2,3,4,8,9,14 1,2 A,C

Be acquainted with codes, and be capable of applying the provisions of the design code. 1,2,3,4,8,9,14 1,2 A,C

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Advantages  of  composite  members,  Design  philosophy,  Loads,  Load  combinations

Lecture Notes and Textbook

3 Design  of  composite  slabs Lecture Notes and Textbook

4 Design  of  Composite  slabs Lecture Notes and Textbook

5 Design  of  composite  beams Lecture Notes and Textbook

6 Design  of  composite  beams Lecture Notes and Textbook

7 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Design  of  composite  columns  and  frames Lecture Notes and Textbook

11 Design  of  composite  columns  and  frames Lecture Notes and Textbook

12 Worked examples Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Design of connections Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Presentation Lecture Notes and Textbook

15 Presentation Lecture Notes and Textbook

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Liang, Qing Quan, 2014. Analysis and Design of Steel and Composite Structures. Johnson, R.P., 2004. Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete , Blackwell Scientific Publications

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 40

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 40

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X

3

Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.

X

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 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.

X

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 12x Total course 14 3 42

hours)

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 3 20

Homework 6 10 60

Project 1 40 40

Final examination 1 3 30

Total Work Load 234

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES CE

527 1 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özden Saygılı

Assistants -

Goals

The goal of this course is to learn theoretical and practical aspects of earthquake resistant design with particular emphasis given to the application of Turkish Earthquake Resistant Design Code. The course also emphasizes understanding the fundamental factors that influence and control the response of structures.  

Content

Introduction; earthquake characteristics; irregular structures; design codes; design parameters; basic principles of ductile design; behavior of reinforced concrete structures under seismic loads; design of earthquake resistant reinforced concrete structures; behavior of steel structures under seismic loads; design of earthquake resistant steel structures; principles of performance-based design; structural control systems; assessment of existing structures.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

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.

1 1,2 A,C

2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.

2 1,2 A,C

3) 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.

8 1,2 A, C

4) Ability to work individually via Homework submissions. 14 1,2 A,C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction

Lecture Notes and Textbook

2 Earthquake characteristics Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Irregular structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Design codes Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Design parameters Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Basic principles of ductile design Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Behavior of reinforced concrete structures under seismic loads Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Design of earthquake resistant reinforced concrete structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Midterm Exam I Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Design of earthquake resistant reinforced concrete structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Behavior of steel structures under seismic loads Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Design of earthquake resistant steel structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Principles of performance-based design Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Structural control systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Assessment of existing structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

1. “Dynamics of Structures", Chopra, A.K. Prentice Hall 2. "Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures", Duggal, Sk. 2007 ISBN-13: 978-0198083528

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents -

Assignments Assignments are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Solution of exam questions are handed out

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 4 10

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 40

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product

under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze 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 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.

X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12

Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 3 10

Homework 4 25 100

Project 1 30 30

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 244

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                                                 

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

REPAIR AND STRENGTHENING OF DAMAGED STRUCTURES CE

528 1 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özden Saygılı

Assistants -

Goals

The goals of this course are to learn various   distress   and   damages   to  concrete,  masonry  and  steel  structures  and  to  learn  repair  techniques  of  damaged   structures   and   strengthening   techniques   of   undamged  structures.

Content

Introduction; structural systems; earthquake safety of existing buildings; damage inspection; temporary post-earthquake measures; general principles of repair of reinforced concrete structures; repair of bearing system for reinforced concrete structures; materials and their application techniques for repair of reinforced concrete structures; corrosion as a damage and its rehabilitation; general strengthening principles; strengthening of reinforced concrete structures; repair and strengthening of masonry structures; repair and strengthening of steel structures

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

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.

1 1,2 A,C

2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.

2 1,2 A,C

3) 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.

8 1,2 A, C

4) Ability to work individually via Homework submissions. 14 1,2 A,C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction

Lecture Notes and Textbook

2 Structural systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Earthquake safety of existing buildings Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Damage inspection Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Temporary post-earthquake measures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 General principles of repair of reinforced concrete structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Repair of bearing system for reinforced concrete structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Materials and their application techniques for repair of reinforced concrete structures

Lecture Notes and Textbook

9 Corrosion as a damage and its rehabilitation Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 General strengthening principles Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Strengthening of reinforced concrete structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Repair of masonry structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Strengthening of masonry structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Repair of steel structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Strengthening of steel structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

1. V. M. Malhotra, Nicholas J. Carino 2004 “Handbook on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete” 2. Bangash, M. Y. “Earthquake Resistant Buildings: Dynamic Analyses, Numerical Computations, Codified Methods, Case Studies and Examples”, Springer, 2011 3. TEC 2007, FEMA 273, 356, 440, 445 etc., ATC40,41 etc.

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents -

Assignments Assignments are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Solution of exam questions are handed out

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 4 10

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 40

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and

X

modeling methods for this purpose.

3

Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze 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 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.

X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12

Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

         

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 3 10

Homework 4 25 100

Project 1 30 30

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 244

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                                     

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester

L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

PRESTRESSED AND REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

CE 529 - 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Almıla Uzel

Assistants -

Goals

Analysis, design and behaviour modelling of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures are introduced. Analysis and design of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete members beyond sectional models are discussed.

Content

Methods for predicting the load-deformation response of reinforced and prestressed concrete elements and structures are reviewed; design of structural components such as post-tensioned slabs and transfer girders, bridges and other civil engineering structures are studied; the use of computer based analytical procedures is illustrated in terms of case studies.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Knowledge on characteristics of prestressed and reinforced concrete materials.

1,2,4 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge on the structural behavior of prestressed and reinforced concrete under flexural, axial and shear effects.

1,2,4 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on the nonlinear characteristics of reinforced concrete members. 1,2,4,8,9,12,14 1,2 A,C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction, Concept of Prestress. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Response of Axially Loaded Prestressed Concrete Elements Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Post-Cracking Behaviour of Concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Flexural Response of Prestressed Concrete Elements Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Response of Members in Flexure and Axial Load Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Long-term response of Prestressed Concrete Elements Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Shear Design of Prestressed and Reinforced Concrete Structures

Lecture Notes and Textbook

8 Compression Field Theory and Modified Compression Field Theory (MCFT).

Lecture Notes and Textbook

9 Mechanisms affecting shear behavior of members and implementation of these mechanisms into MCFT.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

10 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and Textbook

11

Shear design of Prestressed and Reinforced Concrete Beams using MCFT procedures. Simplified Modified Compression Field Theory (SMCFT), shear provisions of Canadian Code (CSA A23.3-14) and AASHTO codes.

Lecture Notes and Textbook

12 Design of Prestressed Bridge Girders Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Design for Torsion Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Design of Disturbed Regions, B- and D- regions, Strut and Tie models, strength of struts, ties and nodal zones, deep beams, corbels

Lecture Notes and Textbook

15 Statically Indeterminate Structures Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design: Authors: J.K. Wight, J.G. MacGregor, Prentice Hall, 2008.

Prestressed Concrete Structures: Authors: M.P. Collins, D. Mitchell, Response Publications, 1997.

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 30

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

x

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.

x

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.

x

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 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.

x

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. x

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

x

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

   

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 2 28

Midterm examination 1 3 10

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 50 50

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 240

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

   

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

TALL STRUCTURES CE 530 - 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites

 

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator

Instructors

Assistants

Goals An   overview   of   selected   topics   in   designin   tall   structures.   This   course  covers  fundamentals  of  analysis  and  design  of  tall  structures.  

Content

Load resisting systems of tall buildings and towers; earthquake and wind loading on tall structures; dynamic analysis of SDOF and MDOF systems; computer modeling and analysis of tall structures; non-linear design and detailing of tall structures.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Be able to design the lateral load resisting members of tall buildings.

1,2,4 1,2,4 A, C

Be capable of analyzing response of tall buildings under wind and earthquake forces.

1,2,4,8,9,12,14 1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project, E: Quiz

                   

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and Textbook

2 Gravity Systems Lecture Notes and Textbook

3 Lateral Load Resisting Systems Lecture Notes and Textbook

4 Lateral Load Resisting Systems Lecture Notes and Textbook

5 Load Action on Tall Structures – Gravity Loads Lecture Notes and Textbook

6 Load Action on Tall Structures – Wind Loads- Wind Tunnel Testing Lecture Notes and Textbook

7 Load Action on Tall Structures – Earthquake Loads Lecture Notes and Textbook

8 Dynamic Analysis of SDOF Systems Lecture Notes and Textbook

9 Dynamic Analysis of MDOF Systems Lecture Notes and Textbook

10 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and Textbook

11 Calculating natural period and mode shapes of tall buildings Lecture Notes and Textbook

12 Computer Modelling and Analysis of Tall Buildings Lecture Notes and Textbook

13 Computer Modelling and Analysis of Tall Buildings   Lecture Notes and Textbook

14 Non-­‐linear  Design  of  reinforced  concrete  shear  walls     Lecture Notes and Textbook

15 Non-­‐linear  Design  of  reinforced  concrete  coupling  beams. Lecture Notes and Textbook

   

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes These are the notes that the students write during the lectures.

Textbook

B.S.   Taranath,   Steel,   Concrete   &   Composite   Design   of   Tall   Buildings,  McGraw  Hill,  1997.    

Bryan   Stafford   Smith   and   Alex   Coull,   Tall   Building   Structures   -­‐   Analysis  and  Design,  John  Wiley  &  Sons,  Inc.,  1991.  

Structural  Systems  for  Tall  Buildings,  Council  on  Tall  Buildings  and  Urban  Habitat,  1995.

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Solutions to tutorials are handed out

Assignments assignments are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Solution of exam questions are handed out

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 30

Total 100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE 40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

x

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.

x

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.

x

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 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.

x

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. x

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

x

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam days: 14x Total course hours)

14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 2 28

Midterm examination 1 3 10

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 50 50

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 240

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

 

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

Mechanical Behavior of Materials CE 542 1 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Departmental Elective

Course Coordinator

Instructors

Assistants -

Goals The aim of the course is to give students a general understanding of the mechanical behavior of materials, specifically deformation, fracture, and fatigue

Content

Structure and Deformation in Materials; A Survey of Engineering Materials; Mechanical testing; Stress-strain relationship and behavior; Fracture of cracked members; Fatigue of materials; Fatigue crack growth; Plastic deformation behavior and models for materials; Time dependent behavior: creep

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

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.

1 1,2 A,C

2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.

7 1,2 A,C

3) 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.

8 1,2 A,C

4) Ability to work individually via Homework submissions. 14 1,2 A,C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Structure and Deformation in Materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Structure and Deformation in Materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 A Survey of Engineering Materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Mechanical Testing Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Stress-strain relationship and behavior Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Stress-strain relationship and behavior Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Fatigue of materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Fatigue of materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Fatigue crack growth Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Fatigue crack growth Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Plastic deformation behavior and models for materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Plastic deformation behavior and models for materials Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Time dependent behavior: creep Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Time dependent behavior: creep Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Authors: N.E. Dowling

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes

Assignments

Exams  

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 25

Lab Work - -

Term Project - -

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product

under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze 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 both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.

X

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.

X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12

Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 12x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 2 14

Homework 6 20 120

Project - - -

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 238

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                                                       

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

Mechanical Properties and Deformation of Concrete

CE 545

1 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator

Instructors

Assistants -

Goals The aim of the course is to give students a general understanding of structural concrete strength and deformation

Content

Factors affecting strength of concrete; tensile strength of concrete; cracking and failure in compression; failure in multiaxial stress; micro-cracks; aggregate-concrete interface; effect of age on strength of concrete; relation between compressive and tensile strengths; fatigue strength of concrete; impact strength; elasticity modulus and poisson's ratio of concrete; drying shrinkage; creep of concrete

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

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.

1 1,2 A,C

2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.

7 1,2 A,C

3) 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.

8 1,2 A,C

4) Ability to work individually via Homework submissions. 14 1,2 A,C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Factors affecting strength of concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Factors affecting strength of concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Factors affecting strength of concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Tensile strength of concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Cracking and failure in compression Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Failure in multiaxial stress Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Micro-cracks; Aggregate-concrete interface; Effect of age on strength of concrete;

Lecture Notes and Textbook

9 Midterm Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Relation between compressive and tensile strengths; Fatigue strength of concrete; Impact strength

Lecture Notes and Textbook

11 Elasticity modulus and poisson's ratio of concrete; drying shrinkage

Lecture Notes and Textbook

12 Drying shrinkage Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Drying shrinkage Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Creep of concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Creep of concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook Properties of Concrete: Authors: A.M. Neville

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes

Assignments

Exams  

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 50

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 25

Lab Work - -

Term Project - -

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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.

X

2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product

under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze 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 both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.

X

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.

X

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12

Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.

14 Ability to work individually. X

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of cumpulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 12x Total course hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 3 42

Midterm examination 1 2 14

Homework 6 20 120

Project - - -

Final examination 1 2 20

Total Work Load 238

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                                             

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

CE 560

- 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Departmental Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özgür Köylüoğlu

Assistants -

Goals

The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the decision parameters shaping the project delivery methods and to teach the students about design of phases of a construction based on these decisions.

Content

Construction process design, bidding and construction management and organization; systems for scope management; time management; procurement management; human resources management; communication management; change management; risk management; contract management; reporting; approval and commissioning.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Understandng the construction process from feasibility to close out

7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16

1,2 A,C

2) Understanding the roles and responsbilities of the stakeholders in construction

7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16

1,2 A,C

3) Understanding the decision parameters shaping the selection of tendering and contracting systems

7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16

1,2 A, C

4) Recognizing the key management issues during the construction process

7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16

1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Modelling the Process of Construction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Selection of Procurement Methods Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Integration of Project Participants. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Scope Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Time Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 1st Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Procurement Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Human Resources Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Communication Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Change Management Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Risk Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Contract Management. Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 2nd Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Documenting, Approval, Acceptance and Commissioning Lecture Notes and

Textbook  

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor’s Perspective Authors: J.E. Schaufelberger, L. Holm; Routledge,Taylor&Francis, 2017 Managing the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling and Project Control Authors: F. Gould, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2012 Successful Contract Administration Authors: C.W. Cook, Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2014. Organization Management in Construction Editors: P.S. Chinowsky, A.D. Songer, Spon Press.

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 2 60

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 20

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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 as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze 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 both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. x

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.

x

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. x

10 Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.

x

11 Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

x

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

x

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

x

   

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 13x Total course hours) 13 3 39

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 13 3 39

Midterm examination 2 2 20

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 40 40

Final examination 1 2 14

Total Work Load 242

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

 

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

ADVANCED PROJECT PLANNING CE 562 - 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özgür Köylüoğlu

Assistants -

Goals The goal of this course is to provide the students with the tools for time and cost planning and control.

Content

Planning for design and construction; data collection for time and cost estimations; categorising of works; scheduling; feasibility; preparation of bill of quantities; cost estimates; project cash flow and financial management; resource planning; analysis of local conditions and risk analysis methods; time control.  

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Knowledge on estimating methods, nature of costs and price variations

7, 8, 10, 12, 14 1,2 A,C

2) Developing cash flow and understanding importance of cash flow management 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on time and resource scheduling methods

3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14

1,2 A, C

4) Knowledge on project control 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14

1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

     

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Estimating Methods Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Standard Methods of Measurement Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Resource Costs: Labour, Materials and Equipment Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 1st Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Time Scheduling – Critical Path Method Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Time Scheduling –Other methods Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Scheduling of Other Resources Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 2nd Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Risk and Scheduling Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 The Program Evaluation Technique Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Cash Flow Forecasts Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Time Management in Practice Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Cash Flow Management in Practice Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Labor and Equipment Management in Practice Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work Authors: M. Brook; Routledge,Taylor&Francis, 5th Edition, 2017 Programming and Scheduling Techniques Authors: T.E. Uher, A.S. Zantis, Spon Press, Taylor&Francis, 2011 Integrated Design and Cost Management for Civil Engineers Authors: A.Whyte, CRC Press, Taylor&Francis, 2015

   

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 2 60

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 20

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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 as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

x

4 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.

x

5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze 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 both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. x

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.

x

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.

x

11 Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

x

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

   

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 13x Total course hours) 13 3 39

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 13 3 39

Midterm examination 2 2 20

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 40 40

Final examination 1 2 14

Total Work Load 242

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

   

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTIONS

CE 563 - 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özgür Köylüoğlu

Assistants -

Goals Understanding the framework of quality control, applicable standards and procedures necessary for various areas of construction work.

Content

Quality control methods; quality control in constructions; design standards; construction standards, preparation of technical specifications; tests an commissioning.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Quality control methods 5, 7, 8, 9 1,2 A,C

2) Quality standards and codes 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15

1,2 A,C

3) Developing specifications 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15

1,2 A, C

4) Quality control procedures 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15

1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

           

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction and Definitions Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Measuring Performance Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Quality Standards Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Quality in Design Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 1st Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Quality and Environmental Management Systems Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Quality Management for Health and Safety on Construction Projects

Lecture Notes and Textbook

8 Performance Measurement Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Process Management Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 2nd Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Implementing Total Quality Management Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Communications and Learning Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Continuous Improvement Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Benchmarking and Change Management Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 BIM and Quality Management Lecture Notes and

Textbook    

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Construction Quality Management: Principles and Practice Authors: T. Howarth, D. Greenwood; Routledge, 2017 Total Quality in the Construction Supply Chain Authors: J. Oakland, M. Marosszeky, Routledge, 2006 Total Construction Management: Lean Quality in Construction Project Delivery Authors: J.S. Oakland, M. Marosszeky, Routledge, 2017

   

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 2 60

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 20

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 20

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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 as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

x

6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams;

ability to work individually.

7 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. x

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.

x

9 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. x

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 relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

x

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

x

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

x

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 13x Total course hours) 13 3 39

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 13 3 39

Midterm examination 2 2 20

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 40 40

Final examination 1 2 14

Total Work Load 242

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

 

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

CE 564

- 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özgür Köylüoğlu

Assistants -

Goals Developing knowledge of regulations, specifications, databases and calculation methods of metrics of sustainability

Content

Basic principles of sustainability; technical, financial, managerial and political issues for a sustainable environment and economy; environmental policies; international treaties; sustainability economics

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Understanding Sustainability Framework for Civil Engineers

6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A,C

2) Calculating Metrics for Sustainability 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on Regulations for Sustainability 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A, C

4) Knowledge of Databases for Sustainability 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

           

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Sustainability Framework for Civil Engineers Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Sustainability Framework for Construction Managers Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Economics of Sustainable Engineering Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Life Cycle Analysis Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Social Sustainability Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 1st Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Sustainable Implementation Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 International Regulations for Green Design and Manufacturing Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 The European Energy Policy and Green Energy Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 The European Unions’s Emissions Trading Scheme Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Zero Energy Buildings Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Case Studies Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Case Studies Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Presentations of Students on Sustainability Framework of Various Countries

Lecture Notes and Textbook

 

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Fundamentals of Sustainability in Civil Engineering Authors: A. Braham; CRC Press, Taylor&Francis, 2017 Green Design and Manufacturing for Sustainability Authors: N.K. Jha; CRC Press, Taylor&Francis, 2016 Sustainable Development and Governance in Europe: The Evolution of the Discourse on Sustainability Authors: P.M. Bharnes, T.C. Hoerber; Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2015 System Innovation for Sustainability 4: Case Studies in Sustainable Consumption and Production – Energy Use and the Built Environment Authors: S.Lahlou; Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2011 World Sustainable Development Outlook 2015: Green Behavior: Re-thinking Policy for Sustainability

Authors: A. Ahmed; CRC Press, Taylor&Francis, 2015

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 40

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 30

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 30

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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 as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.

x

7 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. x

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.

x

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.

x

11 Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

x

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

                                         

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 13x Total course hours) 13 3 39

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 13 3 39

Midterm examination 1 2 10

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 50 50

Final examination 1 2 14

Total Work Load 242

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

                                                                     

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P+L Hour Credits ECTS

SUSTAINABLE CITIES CE 565

- 3+0+0 3 10

 

Prerequisites  

Language of Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Area Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Özgür Köylüoğlu

Assistants -

Goals Recognizing new trends towards sustainable cities, considerations towards achieving zero carbon cities and current efforts in this area.

Content

Energy performance criteria for buildings; alternatives for performance enhancement, development of policies and strategies for sustainable cities; energy efficieny for buildings; reducing GHG emissions in buildings; clean water; solid waste management policies and technologies; approaches for determination of climate change parameters in cities.

 

Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Understanding Forces Driving Sustainable Cities 6, 7, 8, 10, 11,

14 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge of Varios Policies Employed for Sustainable Cities

6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on Sustainable Infrastructure 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A, C

4) Knowledge of New Trends and Future of Sustainable Cities and Development of Smart City Concepts

6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14

1,2 A, C

 

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

         

 

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Global Challenges for Sustainability Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Governing Carbon and Climate in the Cities Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Sustanable Urban Design Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Case Study Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 1st Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Infrastructure Planning Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Case Study Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Technologies for Green Environment Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Energy Conservation and Management Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Sustainable Models for Rural Communities Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Future Forms of City Living Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Case Study Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Smart Cities Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Presentations of Students on Sustainable City Studies Lecture Notes and

Textbook  

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Climate Change and Sustainable Cities Editors: H. Priemus, S. Davoudi; Routledge, 2013 Sustainability: RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Guide Authors: G.C. Gallopin; P.D. Raskin, Routledge, 2016 Future Forms and Design for Sustainable Cities Authors: M. Jenks, N. Dempsey; Routledge, 2005 Sustainable Cities: Urban Planning Challenges and Policy Authors: K. Etingoff; Apple Academic Press, 2016 Global Sustainability: Bending the Curve Authors: S. Halliday, R. Atkins; RIBA Publishing, 2016 Planning Sustainable Cities: Global Report on Human Settlements Authors: United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat), 2009 Resilient Sustainable Cities: A Future Authors: L Pearson, P. Newton, P. Roberts; Routledge, 2013 Planning Sustainable Cities: An Infrastructure Based Approach Authors: S.N. Pollalis, 2016 Improving Urban Environments: Strategies for Healthier and More Sustainable Cities Authors: M. Ragazzi; Apple Academic Press, 2016 Spaces of Sustainability: Geographical Perspectives on the Sustainable Society Authors: M. Whitehead, Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2006 The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities Authors: D. Satterthwaite, Routledge, 1999 The Principles of Green Urbanism: Transforming the City for Sustainability Authors: S. Lehmann, Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2010 Sustainable Cities in Developing Countries Authors: C. Pugh, Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2000 Sustainable Stockholm: Exploring Urban Sustainability in Europe’s Greenest City Authors: H. Metzger, A.R. Olsson; Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2013 Energizing Sustainable Cities: Assessing Urban Energy Authors: A. Grubler, D. Fisk, Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2012 Sustainable City/Developing World: ISOCARP Review 6 Authors: International Society of City and Regional Planners, Routledge, Taylor&Francis, 2010 The Singapore Water Story: Sustainable Development in an Urban City-State Authors: C. Torjada, Y.K. Joshi, A.K. Biswas; Routledge, 2013 Cities as Engines of Sustainable Competitiveness: European Urban Policy and Practice Authors: L van den Berg, J van der Meer; Routledge, 2016 Towards Sustainable Cities: East Asian, North Amercan and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions Authors: P.C. Marcotuillo, A. Sorensen; Routledge, 2017

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecture notes delivered to the students

Assignments Homeworks are returned to students after they are graded

Exams Exams questions are solved if demanded

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms 1 40

Quizzes - -

Assignment 6 30

Lab Work - -

Term Project 1 30

Total

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

60

Total

100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

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 as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

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, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.

x

7 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. x

8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to

x

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.

x

11 Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.

x

12 Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.

13 Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homework.

14 Ability to work individually. x

15 Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.

16 Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration (Hour)

Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 13x Total course hours) 13 3 39

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 13 3 39

Midterm examination 1 2 10

Homework 6 15 90

Project 1 50 50

Final examination 1 2 14

Total Work Load 242

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10

ECTS Credit of the Course 10