GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/İNM 102
Course Title: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Credits 3 ECTS 2
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof. Dr. Osman SIMSEK
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  simsek@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Explain the properties of materials and the use of binding sites.
Explain the properties of concrete types and components.
Explain the properties of wood and wood products and user locations.
Explain the types and properties of building materials made ​​of clay and clay.
Paints, plastics, textiles, paper, paperboard, bitumen and tar, glass and insulation materials can explain the features and usage places
Metal, stone and explain the types and features of PVC building materials.



 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The importance of the construction material and types,
2. Week  Building materials cement binder,
3. Week  Connector construction materials, lime, gypsum and pozzolans
4. Week  Types of aggregates
5. Week  Types of concrete
6. Week  Wood and building materials made ​​of wood
7. Week  Midterm exam
8. Week  Clay and clay building materials,
9. Week  Mortars used in construction,
10. Week  Coating (wall, ceiling, floor, roof and stairs) materials,
11. Week  Insulation (sound, heat and water) materials and insulation importance in the present
12. Week  Paint types and areas of use
13. Week  Building blocks, varieties and specifications
14. Week  Metal and glass materials used in the construction of the technical specifications
15. Week  Plastics and other modern building materials, varieties
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1. Building material II , Osman ŞİMŞEK, 2. Building material II Bülent BARADAN, 3. Building materials Süheyl AKMAN
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  This course will not be applied
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
2
5
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
2
5
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
0
0
 Reading
0
0
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
4
0
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
0
0
 Preparing Reports
0
0
0
 Preparing Presentation
4
1
4
 Presentation
10
1
10
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
3
3
 Final and Studying for Final
1
3
3
 Other
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
62
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.48
 ECTS: 
2
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Having a sufficient substructure concerning basic mathematics as well as natural and applied sciences, also having the competence in use of theoretical knowledge along with application experiences in engineering solutionsX
2Equipped with determination, formulation and solution skills of complex engineering problems, and having the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methodsX
3Ability to design a complex system, process, equipment or product meeting certain needs under realistic limitations and conditions. In this way, having the skill to use modern designing methods (realistic limitations and conditions include subjects such as economics, environmental conditions, sustainability, productivity, ethics, health, security, social and political problems)X
4Having the ability to develop, select and use of modern methods and tools, talented to use of informatics technologies effectivelyX
5Having the ability to design an experimental setup, carry out experiments, acquire data, analyze and interpret the outcomesX
6Having the ability to study in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams effectively and talented to carry out individual studiesX
7Having the ability in written and oral Turkish communication and use of a foreign language (at least)X
8Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, having the ability to access knowledge, following developments in science and technology and renewing himself/herselfX
9Awareness of professional and ethical responsibilitiesX
10Having informed of applications in professional life including project and amendment management, awareness of entrepreneurship, reformism and sustainable developmentX
11Information regarding the universal and social effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security as well as problems of era; awareness of legal results of engineering solutionsX
12Possessing administrative skillsX