Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / JM 577 - GEOLOGY ENGINEERING

Code: JM 577 Course Title: SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department GEOLOGY ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SERHAT ÇELİKTEN (scelikten@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Within the scope of this course, materials used in the production of alkali-activated binders and the geopolymers, usage areas, advantage and disadvantages of alkali-activated binders in comparison with Portland cements, design parameters, production methods and durability of alkali-activated binders are given in detail.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To define the properties of alkali-activated binders and the other alternative binders PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems.
PO-9 An ability to have consciousness of need of learning all life long, ability to access information, keep pace with developments in science and technology and to improve himself/herself constantly.
LO-2 To realize the engineering properties of alkali-activated binders PO-2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve geological engineering problems and knowledge of contemporary issues.
PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling.
PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.
PO-8 An ability to have verbal and written scientific communication skills in Turkish and English.
LO-3 To realize the application areas of the alkali-activated binders PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling.
PO-8 An ability to have verbal and written scientific communication skills in Turkish and English.
LO-4 To compare the properties of alkali-activated binders with Portland cements PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling.
PO-5 An ability to acquire to design and use modern tools and products which are developed for earth sciences and engineering practices in a way that meets certain needs.
PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.
LO-5 To compare the durability of alkali-activated binders with Portland cements PO-5 An ability to acquire to design and use modern tools and products which are developed for earth sciences and engineering practices in a way that meets certain needs.
PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Alternative binders to Portland cement, alkali-activated systems, the durability of alkali-activated binders for physical and chemical properties, the properties of high strength concrete made from alkali-activated binders
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 mid-term exam
2 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Shi, C., Krivenko, P.V., Roy, D. Alkali-Activated Cements and Concretes. USA and Canada: Taylor and Francis, 2006.
Required Course instruments and materials
Shi, C., Krivenko, P.V., Roy, D. Alkali-Activated Cements and Concretes. USA and Canada: Taylor and Francis, 2006.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 1 2 40
8.Term Paper 1 3 60
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 10 10
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 7 7 49
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 7 7 49
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180