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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Natural Construction Materials |
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| Course Code |
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J 424 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Comprehends the required tests for rock and soil and search techniques
Learns the criteria for the use of the material
Learns report writing
Develops the techniques of searching and finding natural construction materials.
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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 teach the methods of searching and finding natural construction materials,to determine the research methods of natural construction materials,required tests for rock and soil and aggregates and to determine the suitability of the material. |
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| Course Contents |
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Classification of natural construction materials. Research techniques. Sampling and laboratory studies. Aggregate, soil and rock material laboratory tests. Reserve determination, use of standards. General features of natural construction materials using for dam and highway constructions, quality and quantity studies of natural building materials. Reporting. |
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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 |
Classification of natural construction materials |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject.
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Lecture,presentation
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2 |
Natural construction materials research (preliminary studies, detailed studies, the application phase and post-surveys) |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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3 |
Natural consruction materials research (preliminary studies, detailed studies, the application phase and post-surveys) |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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4 |
Sampling methods, (disturbed, undisturbed and core samples) |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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5 |
Soil material research, laboratory tests (drilling, exploration pits, geophysical methods, laboratory work, etc.), |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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6 |
Aggregate research, sampling and laboratory tests (drilling, exploration pits, geophysical methods, laboratory work, etc.) |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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7 |
Rock Materials research and laboratory tests |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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8 |
Mid-term Examination |
Exam preparation |
Written examination |
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9 |
Natural building materials and their properties used in dams construction |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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10 |
Rock-fill structures and properties of rock fill materials, used in harbor structures |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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11 |
Natural building materials used in engineering structures such as highway, railway line and their properties |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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12 |
The evaluation of test results and standards of materials |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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13 |
Report techniques , materials research |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture,presentation
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14 |
Technical Trip to quarries area |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture in the field
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15 |
Technical Trip to quarries area |
Reading the lecture notes and the resources about the subject. |
Lecture in the field |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Exam preparation |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 TSE Standards
Prof. Dr. Sedat TÜRKMEN lecture notes
DSI Seminar notes-on natural constructure materials
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
7 |
40 |
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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 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
4 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
4 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
4 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
5 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
5 |
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6 |
Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. |
4 |
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7 |
Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
0 |
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8 |
Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. |
5 |
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9 |
Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
4 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
4 |
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11 |
Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century |
4 |
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12 |
Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. |
5 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
5 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
5 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
5 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
5 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
5 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
5 |
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19 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. |
4 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
7 |
2 |
14 |
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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: | 74 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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