Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 104 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Introduction to Civil Engineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CIVE 104		3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	-
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	• Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of technical terminology, fundamental civil engineering principles, applications, and problem-solving methods. Covering the significance of the civil engineering profession, its various disciplines, and ethical guidelines, the course introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of engineers, as well as the ethical, environmental, and societal issues that shape the field.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain the terms related to the fundamental sciences and basic engineering sciences based on courses of civil engineering.	1.3			X
LO2	Use the technical terminology and concepts employed in various sub-disciplines of civil engineering.	1.5			X
LO3	Explain the practices and methodologies employed in various subfields of civil engineering.	1.5			X
LO4	Discuss the importance of civil engineering activities from the perspective of engineering ethics.	7.1		X
LO5	Evaluate the environmental, safety, and legal impacts of civil engineering practices.	6.1		X

Course Description

This course aims to provide knowledge on fundamental topics and application areas of civil engineering, the importance of teamwork and collaboration with other professional groups that civil engineers work with, engineering awareness, societal benefit, and engineering awareness, as well as the development of skills.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction, general definition of civil engineering and its areas of activity, fundamental sciences – mathematical and physics terminology, numerical examples	“Introduction to Civil Engineering”, Dr. S. K.Prasad, “Fundamentals of Mathematics”, Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis	LO1
2	Concepts and approaches in mathematical fundamentals; numerical examples (continued)	“Fundamentals of Mathematics”, Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis	LO1
3	Fundamental principles and approaches in physics; dimensions and unit systems; numerical examples	“Fundamental Physics”, Walker, J. ,9th edition	LO1
4	Applications of fundamental mechanics in civil engineering, numerical examples	“Engineering Statics”. Open and Interactive, Baker D. W., Haynes W. 2025. “Fundamentals of Dynamics”, Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi	LO2
5	Strength of materials and its applications in civil engineering, numerical examples	“A textbook of Strength of Materials”, Bansal R. K. Laxmi Publications	LO2
6	Introduction to fluid mechanics and its applications in civil engineering, numerical examples	“Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, 4th edition” Çengel Y.A. Cimbala J. M., McGraw Hill Education	LO2
7	Introduction to construction materials, numerical examples	“Basic Materials of construction”, Erdoğan S. T., Erdoğan Y. E. ODTÜ Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9786055164713 -2024	LO2
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Introduction to structural analysis and earthquake engineering, numerical examples	“Structural Analysis 4th Edition”, Kassimali A. Cengage Learning “Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering” Alnashai A.S., Di Sarno L., Wiley	LO2
10	Introduction to geotechnical and hydromechanical engineering, numerical examples	“Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering” Braja M. Das, ISBN-13: 978049529572-3 “Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, 4th edition” Çengel Y.A. Cimbala J. M., McGraw Hill Education	LO3
11	Introduction to hydrology and water resources engineering, numerical examples	“Engineering Hydrology” Usul N. ODTÜ Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9789757064435 -2024	LO3
12	Introduction to transportation engineering and construction machinery, numerical examples, Environmental issues arising from engineering applications; problems caused by climate change and potential measures	“Lecture Note Course Code- BCE 305 Transportation Engineering-I” “Introduction to Environmental Engineering” 5th Edition, Davis M. L. Cornwell D. A., Mc. Graw Hill	LO3
13	Fundamental principles of occupational health and safety and their applications in civil engineering, Engineering ethics and professional principles	“Introduction to Safety and Health in the workplace Ethics, Technology and Engineering-An Introduction” Ibo Van De Poel and Lamber Royakkers, Wiley-Blackwell	LO4
14	Review of Semester	“Introduction to Civil Engineering”, Dr. S. K.Prasad, “Fundamentals of Mathematics”, Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis	LO5
15	Review of Semester		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks

“Introduction to Civil Engineering”
Dr. S. K.Prasad
“Fundamentals of Mathematics”
Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis “Fundamental Physics”
Walker
J.
9th edition “Engineering Statics”. Open and Interactive
Baker D. W.
Haynes W. 2025. “Fundamentals of Dynamics”
Institute of Lifelong Learning
University of Delhi “A textbook of Strength of Materials”
Bansal R. K. Laxmi Publications “Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications
4th edition” Çengel Y.A. Cimbala J. M.
McGraw Hill Education “Basic Materials of construction”
Erdoğan S. T.
Erdoğan Y. E. ODTÜ Yayıncılık
ISBN: 9786055164713 -2024 “Structural Analysis 4th Edition”
Kassimali A. Cengage Learning “Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering” Alnashai A.S.
Di Sarno L.
Wiley “Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering” Braja M. Das
ISBN-13: 978049529572-3 “Engineering Hydrology” Usul N. ODTÜ Yayıncılık
ISBN: 9789757064435 -2024 “Introduction to Environmental Engineering” 5th Edition
Davis M. L. Cornwell D. A.
Mc. Graw Hill

Suggested Readings/Materials

“Teknik İngilizce (Temel Mühendislik Bilimleri)”
GÜNEY M. Ş.
Astana yayınları
2026 (yayınlanacak)

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	10				X	X
Midterm	1	40	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	50	X	X	X	X	X
Total	3	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	14	14
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	14	14
Final Exam	1	16	16
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering			LO1
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO2 LO3
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals		LO5
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility		LO4
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.