Course Name | Engineering Concepts and Solutions |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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CIVE 102 | Spring | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Problem SolvingLecturing / Presentation | |||||
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Course Objectives | To acquaint the students with principles, concepts, types and terminology of engineering. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course covers introduction, Historical Development of Science/Engineering and Industry, Definitions and Methodologies of Engineering and Science, Functions of Engineers, Roles and Types of Engineers, Engineering, Society and Environment, Engineering and Mathematics, Safety in Engineering, Design and Applications in Engineering, Research and Technology in Engineering, Engineering Education and Communications, Engineering Ethics, Engineering and Computers, Visits to Laboratories and/or Factories. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
| Core Courses | X |
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Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Everyday engineering; Ethics | Chapters: 1.1-1.7; 2.1-2.2; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
2 | Ethics; Design and teamwork | Chapters: 2.3-2.4; 3.1-3.4; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
3 | Design and teamwork; Engineering communication | Chapters: 3.5-3.10; 4.1-4.4; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
4 | Estimation | Chapters: 5.1-5.8; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
5 | Problem solving methodologies | Chapters: 6.1-6.4; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
6 | Fundamental dimensions and base units | Chapters: 7.1-7.4; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
7 | Fundamental dimensions and base units | Chapters: 7.5-7.8; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
8 | Midterm Exam | |
9 | Universal Units | Chapters: 8.1-8.11; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
10 | Dimensionless numbers | Chapters: 9.1-9.4; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
11 | Excel | Chapters: 10.1-10.2; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
12 | Excel | Chapters: 10.3-10.6; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
13 | Graphical solutions | Chapters: 11.1-11.6; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
14 | Models and systems | Chapters: 12.1-12.4; “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | “Thinking Like an Engineer,” Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, Ohland, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-0133593211 ISBN-10: 0133593215 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 10 |
Project | 1 | 10 |
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 30 |
Final Exam | 1 | 50 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 3 | 50 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 50 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | |||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 16 | |
Project | 1 | 20 | |
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 26 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 28 | |
Total | 180 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics. | X | ||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | X | ||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | X | ||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | X | ||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language; | X | ||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering. |
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