INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING

CE101

Course Code: CE101
Semester: First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 2

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Professor Can Baran Aktaş

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Recognize the importance of civil engineering towards society, economy, and modern standard of living,
Relate to sub-disciplines within civil engineering,
Examine considerations for civil engineering design,
Describe elements of entrepreneurship,
Describe the need for lifelong learning.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts, sub-disciplines, and societal and economic importance of civil engineering. Students study the natural environment and infrastructure components while learning the principles of civil engineering analysis and design. The course also covers transportation infrastructure, construction management, and additional design considerations. An introduction to entrepreneurship is included, providing students with essential skills applicable to engineering projects.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Introduction
2^nd Week	Relevant University Policies and Regulations
3^rd Week	Introduction to Civil Engineering
4^th Week	Introduction to Civil Engineering
5^th Week	Natural Environment
6^th Week	Natural Environment
7^th Week	Infrastructure Components
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Transportation Infrastructure
10^th Week	Construction Management
11^th Week	Civil Engineering Analysis Fundamentals
12^th Week	Civil Engineering Design Fundamentals
13^th Week	Additional Design Considerations
14^th Week	Entrepreneurship
15^th Week	Model Building Activity

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference Book:
Penn, M.R., Parker, P.J., 2012. Introduction to infrastructure: an introduction to civil and environmental engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN-13: 978-0-470-41191-9
Additional Resources:
Lecture Notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	18	18
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	10	10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Total Work Load			60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			2
ECTS Credit of the Course			2

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6	X		X
K7
K8
K9
K10				X
K11					X