ECTS - Engineering Fundamentals
Engineering Fundamentals (CE101) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Engineering Fundamentals | CE101 | 1. Semester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To provide an introduction to the Fundamental aspects of Engineering and Engineering as a Profession, Science and a Way of Life. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction, historical development of science, engineering and industry, definitions and methodologies of engineering and science, functions of engineers, roles and types of engineers, engineering, society and environment, engineering and mathematics, safety in engineering, design and applications in engineering, research in |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Engineering as a Profession, Science, and Way of Life | Lecture notes |
| 2 | Historical Development and Pioneers of Engineering | Lecture notes |
| 3 | Definition, Scope, and Philosophy of Engineering | Lecture notes |
| 4 | Characteristics, Skills, and Lifelong Learning in Engineering | Lecture notes |
| 5 | Functions of Engineering: Research, Development, and Design | Lecture notes |
| 6 | Functions of Engineering: Production, Construction, Management, and Consulting | Lecture notes |
| 7 | Career Paths and Professional Development in Engineering | Lecture notes |
| 8 | Engineering Fields of Specialization and Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Lecture notes |
| 9 | Introduction to Civil Engineering and Public Infrastructure | Lecture notes |
| 10 | Major Specialized Areas in Civil Engineering | Lecture notes |
| 11 | Major Specialized Areas in Civil Engineering | Lecture notes |
| 12 | Technical Communication and Professional Skills for Engineers | Lecture notes |
| 13 | Engineering Design and the Engineering Design Process | Lecture notes |
| 14 | Biomimicry and Sources of Inspiration in Engineering Design | Lecture notes |
| 15 | Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Lecture notes |
| 16 | Final Exam Period |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Derste dağıtılan not ve dokümanlar/Lecture Notes and Course Handouts |
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| Other Sources | 2. M.T. Holtzapple and W.Don Reece, Foundations of Engineering, Mc.Graw-Hill,2nd Ed.,2003 |
| 3. Wright, P. H., Introduction to Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 2004 | |
| 4. Holtzapple, M. T. and Reece, W.D., Concepts in Engineering, McGraw Hill, 2005 | |
| 5. Mitcham, C. and Duvall, R.S., Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall, 2000 | |
| 6. Fleddermann, C.B., Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall, 2008 | |
| 7. Schiavone, P., Engineering Success, Prentice Hall, 2007 | |
| 8. Gerard Voland, Engineering Design | |
| 9. Barry Hyman, Fundamentals of Engineering Design |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. | |||||
| 3 | Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. | |||||
| 4 | Techniques and Tool Usage: The 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 being aware of their limitations. | |||||
| 5 | Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 6 | Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
| 7 | Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity. | X | ||||
| 8 | Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). | X | ||||
| 9 | Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.). | X | ||||
| 10 | Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 11 | Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 63 | ||