FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Engineering Concepts and Solutions
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 102
Fall/Spring
1
2
2
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives To acquaint the students with principles, concepts, types and terminology of engineering.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to explain the basic terminology of engineering.
  • Will be able to identify the basic definitions and codes of engineering.
  • Will be able to evaluate the role of engineering and its importance for the society.
  • Will be able to interpret the philosophy behind technical developments,
  • Will be able to discuss the significance of coordinated works in different engineering fields.
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.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
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

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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 Exams
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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
12
12
Project
1
16
16
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
22
22
Final Exam
1
24
24
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
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.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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