GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

RAILROAD FACILITIES DESIGN AND ANALYSIS/IM457

Course Title:	RAILROAD FACILITIES DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Credits	3	ECTS	4
Course Semester	7	Type of The Course	Elective

COURSE INFORMATION

-- (CATALOG CONTENT)

-- (TEXTBOOK)

-- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)

-- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- COURSE OBJECTIVES

-- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Develop an awareness of major issues and problems of current interest to the railroad industry.
Utilize existing technology to the design, construction, and maintenance of railway physical infrastructure.
Solve engineering problems, develop designs, and communicate the significance of the problems and designs.
Be abreast of the current international technology relative to Railway Engineering.
Assess the changing objectives, requirements and technological developments of the Railway Engineering profession.
Prepare technical reports relating to selected aspects of the course and orally present findings and analyses.
Evaluate his/her desire to pursue further educational and employment opportunities in the railroad engineering profession.
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-- MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face

--WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week	Introduction to the Railroad Industry
2. Week	Nature of Railroad Traffic, Revenues, and Costs
3. Week	Location and Design Principles
4. Week	Location and Design Principles
5. Week	Track and Foundation Design and Analysis
6. Week	Drainage and Stabilization
7. Week	1. Midterm
8. Week	Track Construction, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance
9. Week	Track Construction, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance
10. Week	Track Geometry
11. Week	Safety Standards
12. Week	2. Midterm, Track-Train Dynamics
13. Week	Signals and Operations
14. Week	Motive Power and Resistance
15. Week	Tonnage Ratings
16. Week	-

-- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS

-- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

	Quantity	Total Weighting (%)
Midterm Exams	2	40
Assignment	5	20
Application	0	0
Projects	0	0
Practice	0	0
Quiz	0	0

Percent of In-term Studies		60
Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score		40

-- WORKLOAD

Activity	Total Number of Weeks	Duration (weekly hour)	Total Period Work Load
Weekly Theoretical Course Hours	14	3	42
Weekly Tutorial Hours	14	0	0
Reading Tasks	14	1	14
Searching in Internet and Library	14	0	0
Material Design and Implementation	14	0	0
Report Preparing	14	2	28
Preparing a Presentation	14	0	0
Presentation	14	0	0
Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam	2	5	10
Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam	1	10	10
Other (should be emphasized)	0	0	0
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			104
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			4.16
Course Credit (ECTS):			4

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.					X
2	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.					X
3	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.environmental and social aspects.					X
4	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in civil engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies and to use at least one computer programming language effectively.					X
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex civil engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.					X
6	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.					X
7	Ability to work individually.					X
8	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports.					X
9	Knowledge of English of B1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference					X
10	Prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.					X
11	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.					X
12	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.					X
13	Knowledge on standards used in civil engineering practice.					X
14	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.					X
15	Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.					X
16	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.					X
17	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.					X

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

(Assist. Prof. Dr. Hikmet BAYIRTEPE)

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

(websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/hikmetb)

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

(hikmetb@gazi.edu.tr)

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