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  Course Description
Course Name : Hydraulic Structures I

Course Code : INS403

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines River Morphology
Learns the concepts of Sediment Transposrt and calculates sediment discharge
Designs river improvement and flood protection structures
Designs culverts and bridges
Learns and designs diversion weir planning
Designs energy dissipation structures

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide students with the ability to define River Morphology, River improvement and help them gain the designing skills of the Structures for Flood Protection, Diversion Weirs and Energy Dissipation

Course Contents : The following topics are covered in thi s course: River Morphology, Sediment Transport, River Improvement and Flood Protection Structures, Culverts and Bridges, Diversion Weirs, Energy Dissipation Structures

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 History of Hydraulic Structures and Distribution of Water Resources on Earth Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
2 Basic Definitions related to Water Resources Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
3 River Morphology Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
4 Basic Definitions related to Sediment Transport Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
5 Initiation of Motion and Bedforms Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
6 Estimation and Measurement of Sediment Discharge Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
7 Planning River Improvement Structures Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
8 Mid-Term Exam preparation for the exam written exam
9 Designing River Improvement Structures Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
10 Flood Protection Structures Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
11 Culverts and Bridges Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
12 Diversion Weirs, Basic Definitions, Classifications and Planning Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
13 Design of Diversion Weirs Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
14 Energy Dissipation Structures Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
15 Applications Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks, Presentations and Numerical Examples
16/17 Final Exam preparation for the exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Handouts and presentations
 Handouts and presentations
 
Required Course Material(s)  


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10
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. 5
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 5
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 5
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 2
6 Communicates using technical drawing 0
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 0
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 1
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 1
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 3
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 0
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 1
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 3
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 1
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 0
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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 133
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.32
ECTS Credit: 5