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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Hydraulic Structures I |
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Course Code |
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INS403 |
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Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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4 |
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Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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5 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. RECEP YURTAL |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines River Morphology Learns the concepts of Sediment Transposrt and calculates sediment discharge Designs river improvement and flood protection structures Designs culverts and bridges Learns and designs diversion weir planning Designs energy dissipation structures
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Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide students with the ability to define River Morphology, River improvement and help them gain the designing skills of the Structures for Flood Protection, Diversion Weirs and Energy Dissipation |
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Course Contents |
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The following topics are covered in thi s course: River Morphology, Sediment Transport, River Improvement and Flood Protection Structures, Culverts and Bridges, Diversion Weirs, Energy Dissipation Structures |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
History of Hydraulic Structures and Distribution of Water Resources on Earth |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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2 |
Basic Definitions related to Water Resources |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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3 |
River Morphology |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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4 |
Basic Definitions related to Sediment Transport |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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5 |
Initiation of Motion and Bedforms |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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6 |
Estimation and Measurement of Sediment Discharge |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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7 |
Planning River Improvement Structures |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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8 |
Mid-Term Exam |
preparation for the exam |
written exam |
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9 |
Designing River Improvement Structures
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Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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10 |
Flood Protection Structures |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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11 |
Culverts and Bridges |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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12 |
Diversion Weirs, Basic Definitions, Classifications and Planning |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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13 |
Design of Diversion Weirs |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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14 |
Energy Dissipation Structures |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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15 |
Applications |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, |
Presentations and Numerical Examples |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
preparation for the exam |
written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
Handouts and presentations
Handouts and presentations
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| Required Course Material(s) |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
10 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. |
5 |
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2 |
Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. |
5 |
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Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. |
5 |
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Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. |
5 |
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5 |
Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. |
2 |
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6 |
Communicates using technical drawing |
0 |
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7 |
Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. |
0 |
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8 |
Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
1 |
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9 |
Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
1 |
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10 |
Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering |
3 |
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11 |
Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. |
0 |
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12 |
Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions |
1 |
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13 |
Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice |
3 |
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14 |
Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments |
1 |
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15 |
Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams |
0 |
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16 |
Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. |
0 |
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17 |
Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements.
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0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 133 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.32 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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