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Course Description Course Name : Soil Mechanics Course Code : MMD313 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. A.MAHMUT KILIÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of soil mechanics in mining engineering. Gains competence on soil researches for different types of engineering applications. Uses physical, mathematical and jeological knowledge on geoscience engineering problems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MMD101 Mathematics I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach soil mechanics, the physical and mechanical properties of soils and solve the engineering problems on soil mechanics. Course Contents : Introduction/ Engineering problems related to soils/ Index and physical properties of soils and their engineering classification/Principle of effective stress concept/Compressibility and consolidation theory/Triaxial compression and shear strength/Soil behavior under different stress conditions/Bearing capacity of shallow foundations constructed on soils, settlement concept and related calculation methods. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Laboratories Department of Mining Engineering,   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Soil Mechanics Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 2 Physical Properties of Soils, Weight and Volume Relationships of soils. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 3 Physical Properties of Soils and Experiments of determination of these properties (laboratory) Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 4 Physical Properties of Soils and Experiments of determination of these properties (area) Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 5 Solvable Problems Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 6 Plasticity Properties of Soil and Determination of these properties Experiments Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 7 Plasticity Properties of Soil and Determination of these properties Experiments Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 8 Midterm Exam Week 9 Physical and Index Properties of Soils Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 10 sample applications Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 11 Classification of Soil and sample applications Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 12 Theory of compaction and consolidation, consolidation experiment Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 13 Compaction and Compaction experiment. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 14 Soil Improvement Methods, Occupational Health and Safety Practices for Soil Mechanics . Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 15 Final Exam Week 16/17 Final Exam Week   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kılıç, A.M., "Zemin Mekaniği", Adana 2010, 180 p.  Aytekin, M., "Deneysel Zemin Mekaniği", Trabzon 2000, 262 p.  Özaydın, K., "Zemin Mekaniği", İstanbul 1997, 261 p.  Uzuner, B.A., "Çözümlü problemlerle Temel Zemin Mekaniği", Ankara 1998, p. 376  Kumbasar, V., "Zemin Mekaniği Problemler", İstanbul 1992, 615 p.  Orhan. M., Özer, M., Işık, N.S., "Zemin Mekaniği Laboratuar Deneyleri, Cilt I (İndeks ve Sınıflama Deneyleri)", Ankara 2004, 156 p.   Internet and other up to date articles, 9) Articles presented at the symposiums, PhD Theses, Master theses.  Glanville, W.H., (Çevirenler; Kumbasar, V., Kumbasar, F., Önalp, A..) "Yol Mühendisleri İçin Zemin Mekaniği" İstanbul 1970, 455 p. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 5 2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 3 3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 4 4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 3 5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 4 6 Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly 3 7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 5 8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 4 9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 4 10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 2 11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 3 12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 3 13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 3 14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 3 15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 4 16 Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3