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Introduction to Civil Engineering
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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CIVE 104
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FALL
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3
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0
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites | - | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Required (Core Course) | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | • Lecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| 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;
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
| 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 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| 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 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
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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. |
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Mathematics |
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| 2 |
Science |
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Basic Engineering |
LO1 | |||||
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Computation |
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Related engineering discipline-specific topics |
LO2 LO3 | |||||
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The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems |
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Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions |
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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. |
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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. |
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Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems |
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Designing experiments |
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Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results |
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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. |
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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 |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
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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. |
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Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject |
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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). |
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Ability to work individually and within the discipline |
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Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid) |
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| 9 |
Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues. |
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Ability to communicate verbally |
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing |
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Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis |
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Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation |
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| 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. |
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