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Course Description Course Name : Structural Elements I Course Code : ıNS237 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET EMİN ÖCAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about the application of the building to the ground. Learns about the measures which should be taken during the excavation. Learns about the foundation types, and the general principles of practical applications. Learns about the wall types, and the general principles of practical applications. Learns about the slab types, and the general principles of practical applications. Learns about the bond beam, lintel, beam and column types, and the general principles of practical applications. Learns about the stairway types, and the general principles of practical applications. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic principles of the design and application of structural elements Course Contents : The application of building; The safety of excavation; Foundation types; Wall types; Slab types; Bond beam, lintel, beam and column types; Staircases Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definitions Reading Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 2 Precautions to be taken during excavation Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 3 Foundation excavation precautions Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings an pictures 4 The principles of the foundations; underwall and single footings Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 5 Foundations Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 6 Foundations Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 7 Stone walls Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 8 Midterm exam Classic 9 The principles of the application of brick walls Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 10 Slabs Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 11 Slabs Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 12 Lentals Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 13 Columns and beams Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 14 The elements constituting the staircase Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 15 Structural systems of staircase Reading, drawing Lecture, examples with drawings and pictures 16/17 Final exam Classic   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  7. Betonarme Yapı Elemanları, İsmet Aka-Fikret Keskinel-Tevfik Seno Arda, Üçer matbaacılık.  8. Yapı 2, Murat Soygeniş, Birsen yayınevi, 1999.  1. Ders Notu : ÖCAL, M.E., ERDİŞ, E., "İNŞ. 237 Yapı Elemanları Ders Notu Özeti", 2010.  2. Yapı Teknik Resmi Cilt 2 / Birsen Yayınevi / Ali Pancarcı - M. Emin Öcal,2010  5. Kagir Yapı, Gündüz Özışık,Birsen yayınevi,2000.  6. Yapı Teknolojileri I ve II, Metin Arslan, Seçkin Yayıevi, 2008 Required Course Material(s)  3. Deprem Bölgelerinde Yapılacak Binalar Hakkında Yönetmelik ( 06.03.2007 Tarih ve 26454 sayılı Resmi Gazetede yayımlanmıştır.)  4. TS 500   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 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. 2 2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4 3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 4 4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 2 5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3 6 Communicates using technical drawing 5 7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 3 8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 4 9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 3 10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 2 11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 3 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 3 13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 5 14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 2 15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 2 16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0 17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 0 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 1 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 118 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72 ECTS Credit: 5