Psychology | |||||
Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | |||||||
Course Code | CE 407 | |||||||
Course Title in English | Water Resources | |||||||
Course Title in Turkish | Su Kaynakları | |||||||
Language of Instruction | EN | |||||||
Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project | |||||||
Level of Course | Introductory | |||||||
Semester | Fall | |||||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 131 hours per semester | |||||||
Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | |||||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||||
Pre-requisites | None | |||||||
Expected Prior Knowledge | Prior knowledge of fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and hydraulics is suggested. | |||||||
Co-requisites | None | |||||||
Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||||
Overall Educational Objective | To understand water resources development and the required methodologies, and to gain skills for applying mathematics, science and engineering knowledge on the solution of water resources problems. | |||||||
Course Description | This course covers the water resources concepts in civil engineering applications. The following major topics are covered in detail: Water resources management, Hydrology, Dams and reservoirs, Spillways and dissipation structures, Groundwater hydrology, Diversion weirs, Hydroelectric power plants, Water supply and distribution, and waste water and storm water collection and removal. | |||||||
Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders su kaynakları kavramları inşaat mühendisliği uygulamalarına yönelik işlenmektedir. Su kaynakları, şu konu başlıkları altında kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir:Su kaynakları yönetimi, Hidroloji, Barajlar ve baraj gölleri, Dolu savaklar ve enerji kırıcılar, Yeraltı suyu hidrolojisi, Bağlamalar, Hidroelektrik santralları, Su temini ve dağıtımı, ve Atık su ve yağmur suyu toplama ve tasfiyesi. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) solve problems related to precipitation; 2) solve problems related to groundwater; 3) solve problems related to unit hydrograph; 4) apply probability and statistics to address uncertainty to flow data; 5) identify and solve water resources problems; 6) design basic water structures based on water resources principles; 7) prepare a research essay on related subjects of water resources; 8) develop self-learning skills. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||||
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||||
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||||
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||||
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||||
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||||
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||||
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||||
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||||
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||||
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||||
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||||
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
Prepared by and Date | EMİNE BEYHAN YEĞEN , September 2023 |
Course Coordinator | GÖRKEM AKYOL |
Semester | Fall |
Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. EMİNE BEYHAN YEĞEN |
Week | Subject |
1) | Introduction |
2) | Hydrologic cycle and basic equations of hydrology |
3) | Precipitation |
4) | Evaporation and Infiltration |
5) | Groundwater flow |
6) | Surface flow |
7) | Unit hydrograph |
8) | Statistics revisited |
9) | Reservoirs |
10) | Dams |
11) | Spillways |
12) | Hydroelectric power plants |
13) | Water Supply and Waste Water Collection |
14) | Water Supply and Waste Water Collection (Continued) |
15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Required Textbooks: Yanmaz, A.M., 2013, Applied Water Resources Engineering, 4th Edition, METU Press. Usul, N., 2013, Engineering Hydrology, 3rd Edition, METU Press Recommended Textbooks: Robertson, J.A., Cassidy, J.J., and Chaudhry, M.H., Hydraulic Engineering, John Wiley& Sons. Mays, Larry W,2010, Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley& Sons. USBR, 1987, Design of Small Dams, Water resources Publications | |||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | Lectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique | |||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | Term Project and/or Homework and/or Essay Homework | |||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
Computer Use | MS Office or Equivalent Programs are required, students are encouraged to use computer programs while preparing their term project. | |||||||||||||||
Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
Instructor’s office: 5th Floor e-mail address: yegene@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. Classroom Practice contributes to 15% of the final grade. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed midterm by the student will be given the grade of the final exam. No make-up will be given. Missing the final project: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations |
Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
Course Hours | 14 | 0 | 3 | 42 | |||
Project | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
Homework Assignments | 1 | 15 | 15 | ||||
Quiz(zes) | 10 | 2 | 20 | ||||
Midterm(s) | 2 | 15 | 2 | 34 | |||
Total Workload | 131 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
ECTS | 5 |