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  Course Description
Course Name : Open Channel Hydraulics

Course Code : İM-528

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RECEP YURTAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows Open Channel Hydraulics and Basic Definitions
Knows Open Channel Hydraulic Calculations
Identifies Water Surface Profiles
Uses Computer Programs for Open Channel Hydraulics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Learning Open Channel Hydraulics, Identification of Open Channel Capacity, Identification of Water Surface Profile, Calculation of Hydraulic and Water Surface Profiles with Computer Programs

Course Contents : 1) Introduction adn Bssic Definitions 2) Open Channel Hydraulics 3) Water Surface Profiles

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Open Channel Flows, Basic Definitions, Classifications Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
2 Continuing Equation and Momentum Principles Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
3 Flow Distribution in Open Channel Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
4 Uniform Flows Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
5 Non-Uniform Flos Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
6 Specific Eb-nergy - Depth Relationships Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
7 Differentiall Equations og Water Srface Profiles. Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
8 Gradually Varied Flow Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
9 Non-uniform Flow Profile Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
10 Changing Open Channel crossection Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
11 Hydrolic Jump Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
12 Mid-Term Axam Revision Exam
13 Calculation of Water Surface Profiles, Direct Step and Stabdard Step Methods Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
14 Graphic Integration and Direct Integration Methods Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
15 Using and Application of HEC-RAS Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations adn Numerical Examples
16/17 Final Exam Revision Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1) Open Channel Hydraulics, Ven Te Chow, McGraw-Hill
 
 
 
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 30
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 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 5
2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 5
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 3
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 3
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 4
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 1
7 Have learning skills 4
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4
9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 2
10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 5
11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 5
12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6