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Course Description Course Name : Foundation Engineering Course Code : INS416 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has knowledge of Shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, geotechnical engineering structures, design and analysis methods Examines the different geotechnical problems of soil mechanics information Has knowledge of Foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability and retaining structure design Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to give you a broad understanding of the fundamentals of engineering as well as a solid grounding in mathematics, shallow and deep pile foundations, retaining structures and other subjects that will allow you to successfully proceed to the undergraduate level. Course Contents : Field inspection, test methods of land, Shallow foundations: bearing capacity, allowed bearing capacity, settlement, mat foundations, pile foundations, Bored piles, caissons, lateral earth pressure, retaining structures Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Engineering Faculty Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Soil and Foundation Engineering, general information about the construction of the basic input none Theory and practice 2 Soil surveys, soil investigation methods none Theory and practice 3 Probes and field tests none Theory and practice 4 Laboratory tests and other methods of soil investigation none Theory and practice 5 Preparation of Soil Survey reports none Theory and practice 6 Basic materials used in foundatiıon none Theory and practice 7 Mid-term exam none written exam 8 Introduction to the foundation systems and calculations of bearing capacity of soils none Theory and practice 9 Theorems of bearing capacity of soils and calculation methods none Theory and practice 10 Foundation types and calculations of bearing capacity of shallow foundations none Theory and practice 11 Introduction to deep foundation systems and bearing capacity calculations none Theory and practice 12 Foundation excavation pits and measures to be taken none Theory and practice 13 Structures holding the soil behind them and the design parameters none Theory and practice 14 Sheet piling, anchors, their usages and calculation methods none Theory and practice 15 Settlements and calculations of foundation consolidations none Theory and practice 16/17 Final exam none written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  CODUTO,D.P., 2005. Temel Tasarımı. Gazi Kitapevi, Ankara.  YILMAZ, R., 2004, Temel İnşaatı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.  YILDIRIM, S.,2004, Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.  BOWLES, J. E., FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, McGraw-Hill Book, Singapore. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 20 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. 4 2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3 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. 3 5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 4 6 Communicates using technical drawing 2 7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 4 8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 3 9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 4 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. 4 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 4 13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 4 14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 4 15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 4 16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 2 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 3 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 122 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.88 ECTS Credit: 5