FOUNDATION ENGINEERING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS337	FOUNDATION ENGINEERING	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HASAN EMRE OKTAY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to introduce methods of analysis and design of foundation systems and their role in the civil engineering professional work.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It contains the following topics; introduction to geotechnical engineering, site investigation and in-situ soil tests, shallow foundations; bearing capacity calculations, use of SPT testing ,settlement, the analysis of isolated footing, combined and mat foundation deep foundations; pile types, design of driven and bored piles, pile load test pile groups; efficiency and settlement Reinforced concrete design of footing.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to identify geotechnical engineering systems and site investigation work
To be able to gain knowledge on basic principles for geotechnical engineering
To be able to learn established geotechnical methods to analyse and solve various foundation engineering problems
To be able to apply standard geotechnical methods and use engineering judgement for design of various foundation systems

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering	Expression
2	Literature Research	Site Investigation and In-situ Soil Tests	Expression
3	Literature Research	Site Investigation and In-situ Soil Tests	Expression
4	Literature Research	Slope Stability	Expression
5	Literature Research	Slope Stability	Expression
6	Literature Research	Retaining Structures	Expression
7	Literature Research	Retaining Structures	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Retaining Structures	Expression
10	Literature Research	Shallow Foundations	Expression
11	Literature Research	Shallow Foundations	Expression
12	Literature Research	Deep Foundations	Expression
13	Literature Research	Deep Foundations	Expression
14	Literature Research	Soil Improvement	Expression
15	Literature Research	Soil Improvement	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Braja M. Das, 1998, Principles for Foundation Engineering, PWS; 4 edition, ISBN:978- 05349540
Joseph E. Bowles, 1995, Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 5 edition, ISBN:978-00791224
Braja M. Das, 2001, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Brooks/Cole; 5th Revised edition edition, ISBN:978-05343874

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently and take responsibility for these issues						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	1	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	124