GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING/CE471
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
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
  English
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understanding of the formation mechanisms of earthquakes, distribution of earthquakes in the world,
Distribution of earthquakes in the world, understanding of issues like Turkey's seismicity.
Earthquake parameters; magnitude, intensity, acceleration, duration, period, propagation of earthquake waves.
Estimation of earthquakes, factors affecting earthquake severity, causes of earthquake damages, importance of the earthquake on the selection of resid
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 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction, history, formation of earthquakes.
2. Week  Plate tectonics.
3. Week  Fault mechanism, fault types.
4. Week  Earthquake types, distribution of earthquakes in the world.
5. Week  Earthquake parameters: Magnitude, intensity.
6. Week  Earthquake parameters: acceleration, depth, frequency and duration of earthquakes.
7. Week  Midterm Exam.
8. Week  Earthquakes in Turkey.
9. Week  Seismic Risk.
10. Week  Pprediction of earthquakes.
11. Week  Parameters effecting the earthquake intensity.
12. Week  Causes of earthquake damages.
13. Week  Importance of the earthquake on the selection of residential areas.
14. Week  2. Midterm, Concept earthquake resistant structures.
15. Week  Precautions to be taken before, during and after the earthquake, improvement studies
16. Week  -
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
60
 Assignment
0
0
 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
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
14
0
0
 Report Preparing
14
0
0
 Preparing a Presentation
14
0
0
 Presentation
14
0
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
10
20
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
15
15
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
105
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.2
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
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5
1Adequate 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
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability 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
4Ability 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
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex civil engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work individually.X
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports.X
9Knowledge of English of B1 level according to Common European Framework of ReferenceX
10Prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.X
11Recognition 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
12Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.X
13Knowledge on standards used in civil engineering practice.X
14Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.X
15Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.X
16Knowledge 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
17Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Dr. Süleyman PAMPAL )
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (suleymanpampal.com/Suleyman_Pampal/OZGECMIS.html)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (spampal@gazi.edu.tr)