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  Course Description
Course Name : Sediment Transport II

Course Code : İM-568

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEVLÜT SAMİ AKÖZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to use methods used in the calculation of sediment transport in coastal regions
Gains the ability to determine the beach profile caused by longshore and cross shore sediment transport

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Determination of the Sediment transport in coastal regions

Course Contents : Concept of wave boundary layer, Wave boundary layer thickness, Wave friction coefficient, Mechanism of sediment transport in coastal regions,Boundary layer of irregular waves, Boundary layer of wave and current, Fredse´s model, Bijker model, cross-shore sediment transport and beach profile, Threshold of sedimet under wave actions, Depth of closure, Bed form and bed roughness, beach classification, Berms and longshoer bars,Longshore sedimet transport, CERC formula, Bijker´s method

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 Coastal region none Lecture with discussion
2 Potential flow and linear wave theory none Lecture with discussion
3 Wave classifications:regular and irregular wave none Lecture with discussion
4 Wave boundary layer and wave friction coefficient none Lecture with discussion
5 Wave energy flux none Lecture with discussion
6 Wave breaking, type of wave breaking, diffraction and refraction none Lecture with discussion
7 Significant wave height and period, wave boundary layer none Lecture with discussion
8 Mid term exam. Revision Exam
9 Boundary layer of wave and current none Lecture with discussion
10 Mechanism of sediment transport in coastal regions,threshold of sediment under wave actions,closure depth and cross shore sediment transport none Lecture with discussion
11 Bed form and bed roughness none Lecture with discussion
12 Beach profiles, summer and winter profiles none Lecture with discussion
13 Berms and longshore bars, properties of berm and bar none Lecture with discussion
14 Equilibrium beach profile, erosion and accretion profiles none Lecture with discussion
15 Long shore sediment transport, CERC formula, Bijker´s method none Lecture and problem solving
16/17 Final exam. Revision Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 50
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. 5
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 3
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 4
7 Have learning skills 4
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 3
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. 5
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. 5
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 3 42
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6