Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||
| Course Code | CE 462 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Advanced Concrete Technology | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | İleri Beton Teknolojileri | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work,Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 133 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
CE 202 - Construction Materials |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Prior knowledge in selecting suitable constituent materials for concrete mixtures and evaluating fresh and hardened cementitious material properties using various test methods, is expected. | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Undergraduate & Graduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn about special concrete mixtures and recent advances in concrete technology. | ||||
| Course Description | This course will provide the student detailed information about microstructure and mechanical properties of concrete and properties of constituent materials, development of strength, dimensional stability, temperature problems in concreting, durability of concrete, non-destructive test methods, compliance with specifications, progress in concrete technology, advances and future challenges in concrete technology. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste beton iç yapısı ve mekanik özelikleri, beton karışım malzemeleri ve özelikleri, mukavemet gelişimi, boyutsal stabilite, sıcaklık etkileri, betonun dayanıklılığı, hasarsız deney yöntemleri, beton teknolojisindeki son gelişmeler üzerine çalışmalar yapılacaktır. yöntemleri, ve beton sektörünün geleceği ve fırsatlar üzerine çalışmalar yapılacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) design & mix an innovative concrete mixture and determine physical & mechanical properties using destructive and non-destructive test methods, 2) apply standard test procedures or develop new test methods to determine concrete properties, analyze and interpret experiment results addressing uncertainties, 3) investigate environmental impacts of production of concrete and its constituents (such as cement, aggregates, admixtures, and supplementary cementitious materials); 4) prepare written technical report that clearly refines objective, experimental results, analysis and relationship to the innovative mixture design; 5) present test results of the experimental study using poster presentation |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| 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 | , May 2018 |
| Course Coordinator | ÖMER FARUK HALICI |
| Semester | Spring,Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Properties of concrete and constituent materials |
| 2) | Fresh concrete properties, Test methods for concrete at early ages |
| 3) | Strength of concrete, Development of strength |
| 4) | Durability of concrete |
| 5) | Test methods for hardened concrete properties |
| 6) | Dimensional stability, Creep and Shrinkage |
| 7) | Advanced cementitious composites |
| 8) | Sustainable mix design, Service life concept |
| 9) | Non-destructive test methods |
| 10) | Precision of testing |
| 11) | Compliance with specifications |
| 12) | Recent advances in concrete technology, Draft project submission |
| 13) | Future challenges |
| 14) | Poster presentations |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Concrete Technology, 2nd Edition, Neville, A.M. and Brooks, J.J. (Required) Concrete, 2nd Edition, Mindness S, Young J.F. and Darwin D. Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, & Materials, Fourth Edition. Mehta, P. K., Monteiro, P. J. Properties of Concrete, Neville, A.M | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures/Contact hours/Lab using ‘flipped classroom’ as an active learning technique | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | HW, Project | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Weekly lab work | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Microsoft Office Applications | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Instructor’s office: 5th Floor Office hours: open-door policy E-mail address: yikicia@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: YÖK Regulations (80%) HW & Term Project Submission: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented an extension of no more than one-week will be given; otherwise late submissions will not be accepted. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: You are expected to clean up after you finished your work in the laboratory. Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Laboratory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Project | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 21 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Total Workload | 133 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.3 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||