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Course Description Course Name : Civil Engineering Laboratory Course Code : INS418 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DÜNDAR Prof.Dr. MEHMET SALİH KIRKGÖZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Validates his/her theoretical knowledge through experiments Gains the skills to conduct experiments and interpret and evaluate experimental findings Gains the skill of presenting an experimental study as a scientific report Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To conduct experiments related to the Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Soil Mechanics courses Course Contents : Standard compression, Steel bar tensile, Cantilever beam bending, Three-point bending, Cylinder split, Simple beam bending, Venturimeter, Orifice, Impulse-momentum, Weirs, Grain size analysis, Relative density, Specific gravity, Sand cone, Proctor, Free compression, Shear box, Triaxial compression, Atterberg limits and Consolidation tests Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Preparation of test materials and setups 2 Standard compression, Venturimeter, Grain-size analysis, Relative density and Specific gravity tests Learning the basic theories Experimental work 3 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 4 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 5 Steel bar tensile, Cantilever beam bending, Orifice, Sand cone and Proctor tests Learning the basic theories Experimental work 6 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 7 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 8 Three-point bending, Cylinder split, Impulse-momentum, Compression, Shear box and Triaxial compression tests Learning the basic theories Experimental work 9 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 10 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 11 Simple beam bending, Weirs, Atterberg limits and Consolidation tests Learning the basic theories Experimental work 12 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 13 Replication of the same tests for the other groups Learning the basic theories Experimental work 14 Evaluation of test reports 15 Evaluation of test reports 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Handouts given during experiments Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 20 100 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. 3 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. 2 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. 2 6 Communicates using technical drawing 4 7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 2 8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 2 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. 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 2 14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 5 15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 3 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) 12 2 24 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 20 2 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 108 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.32 ECTS Credit: 4