| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İ113B2 | Introduction to Civil Engineering | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To provide students with a basic understanding of the field of civil engineering. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç. Dr. Erdal ÖNER |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Gain general information about the historical development of civil engineering and its role in shaping the built environment. | | 2 | Can have knowledge about civil engineering departments. | | 3 | It can develop the skills of working in groups and effective communication necessary for civil engineering projects involving interdisciplinary collaboration. | | 4 | Critical thinking and problem solving skills required in civil engineering practice can be developed. | | 5 | May have information about the ethical responsibilities of the civil engineer and sustainable practices in the field. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to Civil Engineering: History, disciplines and roles in society, Fields of Study and Education of Civil Engineering, Overview of Civil Engineering Projects: Buildings, bridges, roads, dams, etc., Introduction to Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Introduction of the Department of Construction, Introduction of the Department of Construction Materials, Introduction of the Department of Mechanics, Introduction of the Department of Hydraulics, Introduction of the Department of Civil Engineering, Introduction of the Department of Geotechnical Information, Transportation Engineering, Introduction of the Department of Geotechnical Information what (GIS) Introduction, Sustainability in Civil Engineering |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Civil Engineering: History, disciplines and roles in society | | | | 2 | Study Areas and Education of Civil Engineering | | | | 3 | Overview of Civil Engineering Projects: Buildings, bridges, roads, dams etc. | | | | 4 | Introduction to Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility | | | | 5 | Introduction of Department of Structure | | | | 6 | Introduction of Stuctural Materials Department | | | | 7 | Introduction of Mechanics Department | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Introduction of the Department of Hydraulics | | | | 10 | Introduction of the Department of Transportation | | | | 11 | Introduction of Geotechnical Department | | | | 12 | Introduction of the Department of Construction Management | | | | 13 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Civil Engineering | | | | 14 | Sustainability in Civil Engineering | | | | 15 | Student Presentations | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Naci YÜCEFER, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Istanbul Gelisim University Press, 2016
2. Cüneyt YAVUZ, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2022
3. Ömer Faruk KÜLTÜR, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Wall Bookstore, 2021 |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Team/Group Work | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | | LO5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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