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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Course Title Code Semest

er

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semest

er

L+P+L

Hour Credits ECTS

Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete

CE 540 - 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Compulsory

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Volkan GÜNAY

Assistants Merve UYSAL

Goals

Preparation of concrete mixtures is given and the properties and the

measurement techniques in fresh concrete will be discussed in detail.

Curing of fresh concrete and the properties of the hard concrete will be

discussed and physical and mechanical behaviours of the hardened

concrete will be discussed in detail.

Content

Properties of fresh concrete: Workability, consistency, bleeding,

stiffening, setting, air-entrainment, unit weight, uniformity, batching,

mixing, conveying, placing, compaction and curing. Properties of

hardened concrete: Porosity, density, mechanical properties of

concrete and testing methods, compressive strength, bending

strength, hardness; wear, durability, shrinkage and volume

changes.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning

Outcomes

Teaching

Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Knowledge on characteristics of concrete

materials. 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge on the preparation of concrete

mixtures and the properties of fresh and cured (hardened) concrete.

1,2,4 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on the properties, testing and characterization techniques in fresh and hardened concrete.

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

Teaching

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

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Assessment

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

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction to Concrete Technology Lecture Notes and

Textbook

2 Preparation and Properties of Fresh Concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

3 Batching, mixing, conveying, placing, compaction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Workability, Consistency of Fresh Concrete Mixtures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Bleeding, Stiffening, Setting, Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Air-entrainment, Unit weight, Uniformity, Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Curing of concrete mixtures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Properties of Hardened Concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Porosity, Density, Shrinkage and Volume Changes in

Hardened Concrete

Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Strength of Concrete and Testing Methods Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Compressive Strength Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 Bending Strength, 3-point and 4-point bending tests Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 Hardness and Wear Behaviour of Concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Durability of Hardened Concrete Lecture Notes and

Textbook

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook Concrete Technology

A.M. Neville and J.J. Brooks

Prestressed Concrete Structures:

Ed. by V.S. Ramachandran, J.J. Beaudoin

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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.

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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)

9.6

ECTS Credit of the Course

10

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COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semest

er

L+P+L

Hour Credits ECTS

Advanced Materials in

Construction CE 541 - 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Compulsory

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Volkan GÜNAY

Assistants Merve UYSAL

Goals

Preparation of concrete mixtures is given and the properties and the

measurement techniques in fresh concrete will be discussed in detail.

Curing of fresh concrete and the properties of the hard concrete will be

discussed and physical and mechanical behaviours of the hardened

concrete will be discussed in detail.

Content

Characteristics of construction materials; deterioration of building

materials, ferrous metals and various methods for shaping metals,

alloys of metals, steel, structural steel types, non-ferrous metals,

precast concrete blocks, brick and tile, wood and wood products,

polymers and various adhesives.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning

Outcomes

Teaching

Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Knowledge on characteristics of Advanced

Materials in Construction 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge on the properties of advanced materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals

and alloys, brick and tiles, wood, polymeric materials and composites.

1,2,4 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on the degradation of construction materials and protection techniques. 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

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COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction to Advanced Materials Lecture Notes

2 Deterioration of materials, corrosion and others Lecture Notes

3 Ferrous alloys, steel and cast-iron Lecture Notes

4 Structural steel Lecture Notes

5 Non-ferrous metal, Al, Cu, and alloys Lecture Notes

6 Production and shaping of metallic materials Lecture Notes

7 Brick and Tiles Lecture Notes

8 Glasses Lecture Notes

9 Coated glasses Lecture Notes

10 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes

11 Polymers and adhesives Lecture Notes

12 Engineering Polymers Lecture Notes

13 Composite materials Lecture Notes

14 Wood and natural composites Lecture Notes

15 Advanced materials characterization Lecture Notes

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

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

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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

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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)

9.6

ECTS Credit of the Course

10

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semest

er

L+P+L

Hour Credits ECTS

Admixtures for Concrete CE 543 - 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Volkan GÜNAY

Assistants Merve UYSAL

Goals

Learn about the additives in concrete production. Classify additives as

organic or inorganic additives. Learn about the inorganic additives in

powder form. Learn about the effects of additives on fresh concrete.

Content

Concrete properties and use of admixtures; considerations and

precautions in the use of admixtures; classification of admixtures;

air-entraining admixtures; water-reducing admixtures; set retarders;

accelerators; pozzolans and other finely divided mineral

admixtures; natural pozzolans; fly ashes; silica fumes; ground

granulated blast furnace slags; miscellaneous admixtures. The

effects of the above admixtures on the properties of concrete.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning

Outcomes

Teaching

Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Knowledge on characteristics of Additives

(Admixtures) in Concrete Technology 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge on the properties of additives as liquid, powders, organic or inorganic materials. 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on the additions and effects of additives on concrete mixtures. 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

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COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Introduction to Additives Lecture Notes and

textbook

2 Classification of additives and properties Lecture Notes and

textbook

3 Air-entraining admixtures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

4 Water-reducing admixtures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

5 Set retarders and accelerators; Lecture Notes and

Textbook

6 Pozzolans and other finely divided mineral admixtures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

7 Natural pozzolans Lecture Notes and

Textbook

8 Ffly ashes Lecture Notes and

Textbook

9 Silica fumes Lecture Notes and

Textbook

10 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes and

Textbook

11 Ground and granulated blast furnace slags Lecture Notes and

Textbook

12 Miscellaneous admixtures Lecture Notes and

Textbook

13 The effects of the above admixtures on the properties of concrete.

Lecture Notes and

Textbook

14 The effects of the above admixtures on the properties of concrete.

Lecture Notes and

Textbook

15 Characterization of additives Lecture Notes and

Textbook

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

Concrete Admixtures Handbook

2nd Edition

Properties, Science and Technology

V.S. Ramachandran

Elsevier

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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.

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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)

9.6

ECTS Credit of the Course

10

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COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semest

er

L+P+L

Hour Credits ECTS

Natural Building Materials CE 544 - 3+0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level Master's Degree (Second Cycle Programmes)

Course Type Elective

Course Coordinator -

Instructors Prof. Dr. Volkan GÜNAY

Assistants Merve UYSAL

Goals

Identify the natural materials in construction. Paoperties of natural

materials and the processing of the natural materials. Characterization

of the natural materials will be given in detail.

Content

The use of natural building materials; including timber, stone, straw

bales, earth, lime and hemp in historic and modern building

materials.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning

Outcomes

Teaching

Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Knowledge on characteristics of natural

materials. 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

2) Knowledge on the availability and the properties of natural materials 1,2,4 1,2 A,C

3) Knowledge on the properties, testing and characterization techniques of natural materials 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 to natural materials in construction Lecture Notes and

Textbook

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2 The use of natural building materials Lecture Notes

3 Timber; preparation ad the properties Lecture Notes

4 Stones, thier basic properties and their use in construction Lecture Notes

5 Porous Stones in buildings Lecture Notes

6 Clay and clay based ceramics Lecture Notes

7 Tile and Bricks and their production Lecture Notes

8 Marble and their properties Lecture Notes

9 Marble and production in Turkey Lecture Notes

10 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes

11 Lime and Gypsium Lecture Notes

12 Strow bales and their properties Lecture Notes

13 Natural materials in historic buildings Lecture Notes

14 Repair of histirical buildings by using natural stones Lecture Notes

15 Repeat some of the subject Lecture Notes

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes Notes prepared by the instructor

Textbook

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

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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 x

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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: 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)

9.6

ECTS Credit of the Course

10

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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;

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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