ECTS - Construction Engineering and Management

Construction Engineering and Management (CE430) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Construction Engineering and Management CE430 8. Semester 3 0 0 3 5.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
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, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saman Aminbakhsh
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of the course is to provide an overall understanding of the stages, parties and the elements involved, starting from the initial concept to the design, leading to the construction and the operation of various structures.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain and evaluate the role and contribution of Project Management in the design and construction phases of civil engineering projects.
  • Apply design information to perform quantity take-off, cost estimation, and production planning.
  • Analyze construction scheduling principles, including activity sequencing, duration estimation, and time–cost relationships.
  • Interpret and implement integrated Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management principles in compliance with relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Evaluate project delivery systems, contract types, and procurement strategies in terms of risk allocation and project performance objectives.
Course Content Contracting and biding, planning and scheduling, estimating and project control, productivity models and construction econometric and an introduction to construction machinery engineering fundamentals description, types, selection criteria and output cost analysis of basic construction equipment.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Construction Engineering and Project Management Lecture notes
2 Project Concept, Life-Cycle, and Success Criteria Lecture notes
3 Feasibility Analysis and Project Development Principles Lecture notes
4 Project Stakeholders, Organizational Structures, and Delivery Systems Lecture notes
5 Tendering, Bidding Processes, and Contract Fundamentals Lecture notes
6 Contract Types, Risk Allocation, and Selection Strategies Lecture notes
7 Contract Types, Risk Allocation, and Selection Strategies Lecture notes
8 Quantity Take-Off and Construction Cost Estimation Lecture notes
9 Quantity Take-Off and Construction Cost Estimation Lecture notes
10 Duration Estimation, Productivity Analysis, and Budgeting Lecture notes
11 Construction Scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM) Lecture notes
12 Construction Scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM) Lecture notes
13 Network Analysis, Project Crashing, and Resource Smoothing Lecture notes
14 Construction Site Management, Mobilization, and Team Organization Lecture notes
15 Project Quality Management, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Standards Lecture notes
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Derste dağıtılan not ve dokümanlar/Lecture Notes and Course Handouts
Other Sources 2. Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Robert L Peurifoy and Clifford J. Schexnayder, ISBN-13: 978-0073401126
3. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® GUIDE). Project Management Institute. 2013.

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
Percentage of Final Work 50
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. X
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. X
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. X
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.
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.).
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.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 16 16
Total Workload 138