Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 2

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College:

Engineering

Program:

Civil Engineering

Course :

Structural Analysis 2

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Course Report

Institution : Majmaah University Date of CR

7 / 1 / 2016.

College/ Department Engineering / Civil & Environmental Engineering

A Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title: Structural Analysis 2 Code CE 215 Section 328 2. Name of course instructor Dr. Amjad Khabaz Location : Opposite

Majmaah, Governorate.

3. Year and semester to which this report applies: 2015-2016/1

4. Number of students starting the course?

20

Students completing the course?

18 5. Course components:

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory/

Studio Practical Other Total Contact

Hours

45 15 0 ……….. ………..

60

Credit

3 0 0 ……….. ………..

3

B- Course Delivery :

1. Coverage of Planned Program Topics Covered

Planned Contact

Hours

Actual Contact

Hours

Reason for Variations (*)

Properties of plane area 8 8

Straining actions 4 4

Normal stresses 4 4

Shear stresses and combined stresses 8 8

Midterm 1 2 2

Analysis of indeterminate structures;

trusses, beams, plane frames and arches by approximate methods

16 16

Midterm-II 2 2

Load –shear moment relationship 4 4 Differential equation of elastic curve 4 4 deflections by integration, moment –

area

4 4

Final exam 4 4

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Total ₆₀ ₆₀ ( * ) if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours planned

2. Consequences of Non-Coverage of Topics Topics not Fully Covered

(if any) Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action

………. ………. ……….

3. Course learning outcome assessment.

List course learning outcomes

List methods of assessment for

each LO

Summary analysis of assessment results

for each LO 1.0 Knowledge

1.1 Define the centroid and moment of inertia for structural elements and their properties.

 Course delivery by citing real life examples and problems.

 Emphasis on understanding concepts and illustrating applications to problems.

 Placing before the class mind provoking and thinking questions.

 Regularly asking questions on different topics and concepts.

 Midterm and End-semester tests that will force the student to think and apply the knowledge.

 Reports and discussions.

1.2 State the differential equation of elastic curve.

1.3 Describe the indeterminacy of structures.

1.4 _Recognizeand draw and the load, shear and moment diagrams and their relationships.

1.5 1.6

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 determine the straining actions of Various structures.

- Solving problems through assignments on each topic.

 Asking the student to solve the problems on white board

2.2 determine the properties of plane Areas.

2.3 analyze different sections subjected

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each LO

for each LO to normal, shear and combined

Stresses.

- Assignment problems, Exercise / tutorial problems for applications that will force the students to think and apply the knowledge gained.

- Asking to students to suggest a solution before giving them the correct answer.

- Asking the students to explain the steps adopted in the

problem and ensures that they

understand the problem.

- Asking searching questions on topic

fundamentals.

- Setting M-1 and M-2 + quizzes and mini projects so that students can apply the knowledge gained.

guiding him when required.

 Quizzes and Exams.

 Asking students to participate in oral

discussion during the class.

 Setting assignment problems or mini project which will apply

principles and concepts.

 Questions in Quiz, Midterm and End semester tests which will force the student to think and apply concepts and principles learnt.

2.4 Construct the normal, shear and combined stress diagrams for various Sections of structures.

2.5 Solve inseminate structures by approximate methods.

2.6

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

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each LO

for each LO 3.1 Personal responsibility of solving problems ^- ^{Solve the}

problems by asking sequential questions.

- Paying personal attention to each student and caring about his situation.

 Group work in laboratory work and team activity.

 Bonus marks to those who are improving and participating effectively in the class.

3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical 4.1 Calculate the centroid and moment of inertia for

structural elements and their properties.

Asking students to solve problems in the class by guiding him.

 Discussion, Questioning during topics.

 Highlighting the concepts and principles through real life problems

 Asking the students to solve the numerical part and check that the answers are tallying with notes.

 Asking the students to participate in evaluating their mates.

4.2 Demonstrate the ability to transform stresses to arbitrary axis.

4.3 Calculate deflections for indeterminate beams, and frames using approximate methods, double integration method, moment area method, and conjugate beam method 4.4

4.5 4.6

5.0 Psychomotor

5.1 Questioning the students on solving the problem in a reverse manner.

- Make the class attractive and full of

activations by raising questions and discussions that requires straight thinking and

 Questioning

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each LO

for each LO also reverse

thinking.

5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6

Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above.

Motivate the students to a. improve English, b. read a text book c. write notes on their own

4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification

List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification

Were They Effective?

Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal

with Those Difficulties. No Yes

Explaining through notes/ppts yes Problem solving in class by student with

assistance and questioning each step

yes Group discussion / problem solving yes Asking students to explain in Arabic yes

C. Results

1. Distribution of Grades Letter

Grade

Number of Students

Student

Percentage Analysis of Distribution of Grades

A+ 0 …….. % ………..

A 0 …….. % ………..

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B+ 1 …….. % ………..

B 0 …….. % ………..

C+ 1 …….. % ………..

C 4 …….. % ………..

D+ 2 …….. % ………..

D 5 …….. % ………..

F 5 …….. % ………..

Denied

Entry 0 …….. % ………..

In Progress 0 …….. % ………..

Incomplete 0 …….. % ………..

Pass 13 72.22 % ………..

Fail 5 27.78 % ………..

Withdrawn 2 …….. % ………..

2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results

 Lack of interest in students to study

 In adequate English skills

 Casual approach to studies

 Lack of punctuality

3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) .

a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specifications)

Variation Reason

No variation ………

……… ………

b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning

Variation Reason

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No variation ………

……… ………

4. Student Grade Achievement Verification :

Method(s) of Verification Conclusion

Moderation by other faculty members Level of fairness in correction is fairly high Moderation of overall result by Dean Result fair across the c-s of students and earlier

results

D. Resources and Facilities

Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any)

Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student learning in the course

No library facilities No reading room facilities

E. Administrative Issues

Organizational or administrative difficulties encountered (if any)

Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student learning in the course

None ………

……… ………

F Course Evaluation

1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach summary of survey results) a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths

 Not available - not conducted

 ………

b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation

 Feedback not taken

 ………

2. Other Evaluation :

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a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths

 Not available

 ………

b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation :

 NA

 ………

G Planning for Improvement

1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).

Actions recommended from the most recent course

report(s) Actions Taken Action Results Action Analysis

a) Self learning

Undertaken but not effective due

to lack of time and interest

amongst students.

……… ………

b) ……… ……… ……… ………

c) ……… ……… ……… ………

d) ……… ……… ……… ………

2. List what other actions have been taken to improve the course

 Asking the students to anticipate questions on each topic.

 ………

3. Action Plan for Next Semester/Year Actions Recommended for

Further Improvement

Intended Action Points (should be measurable)

Start Date

Completion Date

Person Responsible

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1. Emphasize learning and teaching in English to students entering the program

……… …/…/1437 H …/…/1437 H ……..…

2. Emphasize

importance of reading – first create library facility and reading space.

……… …/…/1437 H …/…/1437 H ……..…

3. Raise the issues in Council meetings to appraise the Dean and Vice Dean of the problems in

academics.

……… …/…/1437 H …/…/1437 H ……..…

Course Instructor:

Name: Dr. Amjad Khabaz

Signature: ... Date Report Completed: 7 / 1 / 2016

Program Coordinator:

Name: Dr. Abdullah Alshehri

Signature: ... Date Received : 7 / 1 / 2016

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Important Notes:

 A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each (

section " Male & Female" or Academic Programme or campus location where the course is taught ) even if the course is taught by the same person

 Each CR is to be completed by the course instructor (Separate reports attached )

and given to the program coordinator At the end of each course

 Course Reports are to discuss by the academic ( Programme ) Department Council