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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Civil Engineering

Course Code : IMZ105

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explain the importance of civil engineering profession
Explain the history of civil engineering profession
xplain the different typs of architectural and structural lod carrying structural system and matterials
Learning the various disciplines of civil engineering
Explain the rules of ethics in civil engineering

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To explain the importance of civil engineering profession, to introduce its various disciplines and ethic rules to students

Course Contents : Introduction to civil engineering profession and the main branches of civil engineering Historical developement of civil engineering Various types and shapes of architectural and structural load bearing structures Structural and architectural use of materials Technical report writing and oral presentation

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Engineering Faculty Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of civil engineering profession, main branches of civil engineering none oral explanation
2 Historical developement of civil engineering none oral explanation
3 Various types and shapes of architectural and structural load bearing structures none oral explanation
4 Engineering ethics none oral explanation
5 Engineering ethics none oral explanation
6 Structural and architectural use of materials none oral explanation
7 Technical report writing and oral presentation none oral explanation
8 Midterm exam none written
9 Reinforced concrete structures, buildings, bridges and steel structures none oral explanation
10 Hydraulic Structures none oral explanation
11 Road and transportation engineeering none oral explanation
12 Ulaştırma mühendisliği none oral explanation
13 Geotechnical Engineering none oral explanation
14 Geotechnical engineering none oral explanation
15 Environmental engineering and waste water treatment none oral explanation
16/17 Final exam none written


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  YAPI BİLGİSİ cilt -1-2-3 MEB yayınevi yazar: DOÇ. DR. HAYDAR TAYMAZ
 Prof. Dr. Mustafa Laman Ders Notları
 OYMAEL,S., 2003. Yapı Bilgisi 1-2-3. MEB Yayınları, İstanbul
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 1
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 1
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 0
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3
6 Communicates using technical drawing 0
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 2
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 3
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 2
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 2
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 2
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 1
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 3
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 0
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 4
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4