ECTS - Civil Engineering Seminars

Civil Engineering Seminars (CE450) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Civil Engineering Seminars CE450 8. Semester 0 2 0 1 2
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE399 Summer Practice I
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meriç YILMAZ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives History and main branches of civil engineering. Design principles for civil engineering structures and infrastructure components and systems. Role of civil engineering in society. Code of ethics.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Main branches of civil engineering education and profession are introduced to civil engineering students.
Course Content Discussion of ethical and professional aspects of Civil Engineering practice; a series of presentations by industry experts and faculty members.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Civil Engineering Education in general Other sources – 1
2 Transportation Engineering Other sources – 1
3 Structural Engineering Other sources – 1
4 Geotechnical Engineering Other sources – 1
5 Water Resources Engineering Other sources – 1
6 Coastal and Harbor Engineering Other sources – 1
7 Civil engineering materials Other sources – 1
8 Testing in civil engineering Other sources – 1
9 Midterm Exam
10 Construction management Other sources – 1
11 Design principles for civil engineering structures and infrastructure components and systems Other sources – 1
12 Role of civil engineering in society Other sources – 1
13 Code of ethics Other sources – 1
14 Presentations
15 Presentations
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources 1. Kaynaklar ziyaretçi eğitmenler tarafından dağıtılmaktadır. Haftalık konular ziyaretçi eğitmene bağlı her dönem değişmektedir.
2. Special references are distributed by the visiting instructors. Weekly subjects change each semester based on visiting instructors.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 14 35
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 15
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 25
Toplam 17 100
Percentage of Semester Work 75
Percentage of Final Work 25
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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).
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. X
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 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 11 1 11
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 4 4
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 1 1
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 2 2
Total Workload 50