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)
  • Asst. 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;
  • Understanding of the role and the contribution of Project Management in Construction Engineering
  • Compatibility in interpreting design information into construction planning and execution
  • A thorough understanding of the role and the importance of Quality Assurance and Control complying with the Standards, Codes, Rules and Regulations
  • Understanding of the need for the implementation and the diligent execution of Health, Safety and Environmental protection provisions
  • Understanding of the value of time, the amount time necessary for and the timing of the sequence of events in construction activities
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 Management
2 An analysis of the processes and the stages involved within Project Management
3 An overview of the necessities and the needs for building structures and the expected benefits from their operations and the Feasibility Analysis
4 Understanding the variety of roles involved in the construction of a structure and their corresponding responsibilities
5 Notification of the need for obtaining Construction Services; Tenders, Bidding and Contract Types
6 Design, Technical Specifications and the ruling Standards and/or Codes as the source of information for all construction activities
7 Cost and Man-hour Estimations, Quantity Calculations, Activity Breakdown, Production Planning and the Budget based on the Design Information
8 Cost and Man-hour Estimations, Quantity Calculations, Activity Breakdown, Production Planning and the Budget based on the Design Information
9 Sequences of Construction: Site Planning and Preparation, Mobilization and Procurement, Supervision and Documentation
10 Creating the Teams of Construction: Definition of the duties and the responsibilities of all personnel and the estimation of their workload
11 Quality Assurance and Control throughout the Construction Period, Testing and Reporting
12 Understanding and the Implementation of the pertinent Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Provisions
13 Preparation, contents and the submission procedures of the Bill of Quantities
14 Service Life Monitoring of the structures, operational management, planning and execution of all repair and maintenance activities
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Robert L Peurifoy and Clifford J. Schexnayder, ISBN-13: 978-0073401126
Other Sources 2. Derste dağıtılacak olan dokümanlar.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
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 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 16 16
Total Workload 138