ECTS - - Civil Engineering
Compulsory Departmental Courses
ATU100 - Orientation (1 + 0) 1
President's Speech; Life at Atılım (Presentations by Administrative Units); Library Seminars; Book Borrowing-Returning Session; Department Promotion Meetings; Promotion of Sports Activities; Visits to Kiosks of Student Clubs and Communities; Informative Presentation on Education Technologies; participation in events organized within the scope of ATU 100.
CE101 - Engineering Fundamentals (1 + 0) 2.5
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
CE110 - Engineering Graphics and Design (1 + 3) 4.5
Introduction to engineering drawing, CAD systems and CAD software, geometrical constructions, orthographic projections, first and third angle projections of principal views from 3D models, orthographic projections: projections of the third principal view from two given principal, auxiliary and detail viewing techniques.
CE204 - Mechanics of Materials (3 + 0) 5
Analysis of stress and strain, equations of equilibrium and compatibility, stress-strain laws, torsion of bars, simple bending of beams, shearing stresses in beams, deflection of beams, combined stresses due to bending, torsion, shear and axial load, Mohr`s circle, statically indeterminate beams.
CE210 - Civil Engineering Materials (3 + 2) 6
Physical, mechanical and durability properties of concrete, metals, building stones, clay products, timber, gypsum, lime, aggregates, pozzolans, cements; production types, uses in construction of these materials; constituents, theories of mix design, principal steps in production and relevant properties of concrete.
CE307 - Fluid Mechanics (3 + 2) 5.5
Fluid properties, hydrostatics, kinematics, system and control volume approach, Reynolds transport theorem, principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy, pipe flow: laminar and turbulent flows, flow in smooth and rough pipes, frictional losses, minor losses, computation of flow in single pipes, simple pipe systems, turbines and pumps.
CE309 - Geology and Surveying (2 + 2) 6
Introduction to surveying, distance measurements, angle measurements, differential leveling, area computations, horizontal curves, coordinates and coordinate computations; How did the earth form; evolution, natural construction materials, route location of linear engineering structures, formation of the natural disasters.
CE311 - Soil Mechanics (3 + 2) 5.5
Site investigations and subsurface explorations, origin of soil and grain size soil formation, weight-volume relationships, plasticity and structure of soil, engineering classification of soil, analysis of deformation and settlement, soil compaction, permeability, seepage, in situ stresses, stresses in a soil mass.
CE321 - Structural Analysis (3 + 0) 5
Equations of static equilibrium, stability and determinacy of structure, planar and space trusses and planar, shear and bending moment diagrams for planar frames, double integration, virtual work and Castigliano`s Theorem (energy) methods for computing deflections, force method of analysis, slope deflection method, direct stiffness method.
CE430 - Construction Engineering and Management (3 + 0) 5.5
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.
CHE105 - General Chemistry (3 + 2) 5
Matter and measurement, atoms, molecules and ions, stoichiometry: calculations with chemical formulas and equations, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure of atoms, periodic properties of the elements, basic concepts of chemical bonding, molecular geometry and bonding theories, gases, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry.
ENG202 - English for Academic Purposes IV (3 + 0) 3
Preparing and writing research reports and delivering effective oral/written informative and persuasive presentations; gathering information, organizing data, outlining, using appropriate techniques in presentation and delivering for a maximum impact, using visual aids and citation effectively.
FE301 - Occupational Health and Safety (3 + 0) 4
Introduction to occupational health and safety, principles and legislation, occupational health and safety requirements to be applied in the workplace, work accidents, risk assessment and OHS inspections, a proactive approach to occupational health and safety.
FE302 - Principles of Engineering Profession (3 + 0) 3
General Introduction, Team Behavior and Tools, Need Identification, Gathering Information, Problem Identification and Concept Generation, Decision Making and Concept Selection, Project Budget Preparation and Analysis, Project Management, Risk, Reliability, and Safety, Legal And Ethical Issues in Engineering Design, UN Sustainable Development Goals
HIST101 - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I (2 + 0) 2
French Revolution; structure and geopolitic positioning of Ottoman Empire, reasons of its decline; Westernization movements, First and Second Constitutional Monarchy declarations; Libya and Balkan wars; First World War; period before the War of Independence, congresses, National Pact, establishment of Turkish Grand National Assembly.
HIST102 - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II (2 + 0) 2
War of Independence; Lausanne Treaty; declaration of the Republic; removal of sultanic rule and caliphate; Atatürk`s revolutions; establishment of national economy; Second World War, before and after; Turkish Republic after 1960.
KRY111 - Career Planning (1 + 0) 1
Being a student at Atilim University, Student-centered programs at Atilim University, Faculty, Department presentations, Career Planning and Coop Program, Erasmus, CV writing types, Interview techniques, Effective Communication and presentation techniques, Intelligence and Personality
MATE207 - Introduction to Materials Engineering (3 + 0) 5
Historical perspective and classification of materials; atomic structure and theory; bonding in solids; the structure of crystalline solids; fundamental mechanical properties of materials; phase diagrams; thermal processing of metal alloys; properties and use of ceramics, glasses and composites; material selection; design and economical considerati
MATH152 - Calculus II (4 + 2) 7
Infinite series, vectors in the plane and polar coordinates, vectors and motions in space, multivariable functions and their derivatives, multiple integrals: double integrals, areas, double integrals in polar coordinates, triple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, line integrals, Independence of path,Green's theorem.
TURK401 - Turkish Language I (2 + 0) 2
Languages and their classification; history of Turkish language, its spread over the world and its place among other languages; Turkish language in the republic era; orthography; expressions; foreign words, suffixes and prefixes; punctuation; language and verbalism.
Elective Courses
ART269 - Entrepreneurial World of Contemporary Art (3 + 0) 4
The function and global organisation of contemporary art, which are considered as one of the most important investment tools in the world by international institutions, the socio-economic dimension of the events and the relationship between the world of art: collector, sponsor, and entrepreunership.
ART270 - Entrepreneurship Inspired by Nature: Interdisciplinary Approaches (3 + 0) 5
Biomicicry; the natural processes of sustaining life on earth and using it as a model for social and economic innovations; the integration among the components of ecosystems: living organisms; climate, and the chemical environment;opportunities for innovative entrepreneurship practices with interdisciplinary approaches; the 21st century skills and nature?s principles for innovative and creative entrepreneurship opportunities.
ART272 - International Sign Language (3 + 0) 4
The importance of international sign language in communica-tion is discussed. Students are provided with infor-mation on understanding hearing-impaired individu-als and effectively communicating with them. Basic skills required for using international sign language are taught.
ART273 - Art of Manga and Anime (3 + 0) 4
Information on the fundamental principles of manga and anime will be provided and complementary studies will be carried out on the process of manga and anime production. The studies and/or researches will be interpreted to further improve the design, visual storytelling and animation skills.
ART285 - Innovative Visual Narrative (3 + 0) 4
Investigation of the visual narration processes through selected examples;preperation of a research report in line with the selected type of visual narration; information about the effectiveness of the visual material or visual narrative on thinking,decision making and personal communication;evaluation;effects of innovative approaches on visual
ART297 - Creative Presentation in Digital Arts (3 + 0) 4
3D modeling techniques suitable for 3D product presentation, workflows of multiple software design, scene lighting render and animation settings, editing presentation animation, using render passes layers in compositing and color correction process.
CE404 - Occupational Safety and Health (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to safety management, hazard analysis and control, hazard communication program, job hazard analysis, safety supervision and leadership, accident investigation, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, confined space entry, fall protection, preventing workplace violence, electrical safety, fire prevention.
CE408 - Computer Aided Highway Design (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to MicroStation CAD platform, introduction to InRoads platform, digital terrain model and point types symbology and feature creation for DTM, horizontal alignment and profile extraction, vertical alignment, typical cross sections, roadway modeling, superelevation.
CE411 - Design and Construction of Transportation Facilities (3 + 0) 6
Transportation systems, geometric design of transportation facilities based on operational capacity, site constraints, and safety considerations, pavement design and rehabilitation, terminals as components of transportation systems engineering, operations planning and construction of transportation systems.
CE418 - Slope Stability (3 + 0) 6
Overview of slopes and stability concepts, examples of slope failure, causes of slope failures, review of soil mechanics principles and shear strength of soil: drained and undrained conditions, total and effective stress, drained and undrained shear strength, laboratory and field Testing of earth materials for slope stability.
CE419 - Deep Excavations and Retaining Structures (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to type of retaining walls; importance of site investigations for deep excavations; active and passive pressures acting on the retaining wall; type of support systems like ground anchors, strutted excavations, anchor bulkheads; monitoring of deep excavations; limitations for lateral and vertical displacement of the retaining structures.
CE420 - Tunnelling (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to tunneling: art and engineering; geological aspects of tunneling; tunneling methods: soft ground, rock or adverse ground conditions; ground treatment in tunneling; stresses and displacements associated with excavation of tunnels; design and support of tunnels; application of numerical analysis codes for tunneling.
CE423 - Structural Optimization (3 + 0) 6
Formulation of structural optimization problems, graphical solution procedure, sizing, geometry, and topology optimization, steepest-descent method, Newton?s method, branch and bound method, multi-objective structural optimization, evolutionary algorithms, sensitivity analysis techniques, and practical applications.
CE425 - Construction Planning and Cost Estimating (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to construction project management, tendering process, public procurement law, public procurement contract law, tender documents, cost engineering and quantity surveying, contractor`s bid price, progress payments, and taking-over and performance certificates.
CE433 - Design of Coastal Structures (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to coastal engineering, wave parameters and classification, wave transformation, wave generation and statistical analysis, design wave selection, wave-structure interactions, design of harbor structures, coastal sedimentation, design of shore protection structures, planning and design of coastal structures in Turkey.
CE437 - Structural Dynamics (3 + 0) 6
Dynamics of lumped mass systems (single- and multi-degree of freedom systems); free vibration; response to harmonic and periodic excitations; response to impulsive excitations; response to general dynamic loading; earthquake response of linear elastic and inelastic structures; generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems; modal analysis; response history analysis; response spectrum analysis.
CE440 - Earthquake Engineering (3 + 0) 6
Seismic ground motion, introduction to earthquakes, causes of earthquake, seismic waves, factors affecting earthquake motion at a site, prediction of motion at a site, recording and processing of earthquake ground motion; single degree of freedom systems, formulation of the equation of motion, free vibration analysis.
CE441 - Earthquake Resistant Design (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to earthquake engineering and seismology; dynamics of lumped mass systems (single- and multi-degree of freedom systems); earthquake response of linear elastic and inelastic structures; modal analysis; response history analysis; response spectrum analysis; seismic codes; earthquake resistant design of reinforced concrete structures; earthquake resistant design of steel structures.
CE442 - Advanced Materials of Construction (3 + 0) 6
Mechanical and durability properties of construction materials, properties and microstructure of concrete in fresh and hardened state, microstructure, types and various aspects of steel, plastics and composites in construction, innovative materials of construction and the interaction of construction materials with the environment.
CE443 - Advanced Concrete Materials (3 + 0) 6
Cement, aggregates and admixtures for concrete, properties of concrete in fresh and hardened state, types and various aspects of concrete, durability characteristics of concrete, future of concrete studies and the interaction of concrete with the environment.
CE447 - Computer Aided Analysis and Design in Structural Engineering (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to Excel and Visual Basic, introduction to Excel and Visual Basic programming, programming in excel, design of reinforced concrete beams, design of reinforced concrete columns, deflection of reinforced concrete beams, design of steel beams, design of steel columns, introduction to SAP2000, use of Excel and SAP2000 simultaneously.
CE449 - Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structural Members (3 + 0) 6
Material properties, moment curvature relationships of beams, serviceability, ductility of beams, slender columns, two-way slabs, biaxial bending of columns, punching shear, behavior under shear and torsion, seismic design principles.
CE454 - Computer Applications in Geotechnical Engineering (3 + 0) 6
Definition geotechnical problems, preliminary studies and design consideration in geotechnic, FEM, Plaxis, exercises and case studies are based on the Plaxis computer programs, preparation of on geotechnical problems solving project by Plaxis.
CE456 - Design and Construction of Tall Building Systems (3 + 0) 6
Overview of design philosophy and selection of the structural systems for tall buildings; criteria and loadings; structural modeling and analysis; structural and foundation design; fire safety engineering; construction planning and management of tall building projects.
CE463 - International Construction Contracts (3 + 0) 6
Legal and contractual terminology in construction contracts, EPC and PC contracts, structure and breakdown of standard construction contracts, contractual documents, standard provisions as to the time of contract, cost of contract and advanced payment, provisions regarding the quality and acceptance of construction work completed.
CE464 - Construction Scheduling and Cost Control (3 + 0) 6
Introduction and some advanced studies in a computer application like MS Project, extensively used for construction scheduling and cost control; time extension clauses in international construction contracts; cause-effect relationship to prove construction claims.
CE466 - Construction and Design of Renewable Energy Projects (3 + 0) 6
The importance of renewable energy in the energy market and Turkey?s renewable energy potential; renewable energy resources; basic design principles, structure types, construction techniques and applications of renewable energy projects; conditions of renewable energy market in Turkey and worldwide; government agencies, laws and permissions related with renewable energy in Turkey; case study of a real renewable energy project investment in Turkey.
CE471 - Integrated Coastal Zone Management (3 + 0) 6
Definition of coastal zone and its physical and ecological properties, coastal landforms, the global ocean and the climate system, coastal processes, coastal structures, pressures on the coast, coastal pollution, sustainability, integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) and ICZM in Turkey.
CE472 - Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Modeling (3 + 0) 6
Fundamental principles of dimensional analysis, dimensional homogeneity, Buckingham ?-theorem, complete set of dimensionless products in fluid mechanics, geometric, kinematic, dynamic similarities, complete and incomplete similarities, distorted modeling, modeling of closed-conduit and free surface flows.
CE475 - Porous Media Flow (3 + 0) 6
Physcical properties and principles of groundwater systems, Definitions of confined and unconfined aquifers. Introducing compressibility and effective stresses of water and porous media, definition of transmissivity and storativity of the system, mathematical formulations of groundwater flow. Graphical analysis by flow nets, and well hydraulics for different cases.
CE479 - Applied Water Resources Engineering (3 + 0) 6
Introduction to water resources projects and most commonly used hydraulic structures, reservoirs, capacity determination of reservoirs, planning and construction of dams, dam types, design of dams, stability analysis of dams, spillway types, stilling basin types, hydroelectric power plant types, hydroelectric power/energy calculation, turbines.
CE491 - CO_OP Practice I (3 + 0) 6
Oral presentation with the purpose of evaluating the duties and responsibilities given in technical and administrative terms with the aim of preparing an interim and final report under the supervision of at least one engineer authorized within an organizational structure defined in an institution for the design and application of civil engineering engineering.
CE493 - CO_OP Practice II (3 + 0) 6
Oral presentation with the purpose of evaluating the duties and responsibilities given in technical and administrative terms with the aim of preparing an interim and final report under the supervision of at least one engineer authorized within an organizational structure defined in an institution for the design and application of civil engineering engineering.
CE495 - CO_OP Practice III (3 + 0) 4
Student?s communication and presentation skills, adaptability to team work, recognition of the administrative structure, adherence to ethical values, understanding of time management, foreign language proficiency executed at an institution involved in civil engineering design and construction within an organizational structure under the supervision of at least one senior engineer or manager will be evaluated based on the submission of a progress and a final report with an oral presentation.
ECON318 - Digital Economy (3 + 0) 6
Dynamics of the digital economy which has become inevitable in everyday transactions; the contemporary use of the predatory innovation and its essential component; algorithms; concrete examples of regulatory challenges in response to escalating tension from relevant markets from various countries.
ECON442 - Economics of Innovation (3 + 0) 6
The role of science, technology and innovation in economics at the macro and at the micro level; the diffusion and absorption of innovation; issues concerning the measurement of innovation; the national, regional systems of innovation and clusters; the relationship between R&D support mechanisms and economic performance in Turkey.
ENG395 - Advanced English Speaking Skills (3 + 0) 4
This course provides students with a various range of activities aimed at refining their existing skills to engage effectively in various communicative contexts. During the course students will be supported via emphasizing the acquisition of appropriate register and expressions, and thus join in academic or professional environments orally.
HUM105 - Security, Espionage and Intelligence History (3 + 0) 4
The historical development of the concept of security, security problems and threats that differ according to periods, according to a new (critical) understanding; the restructuring of the transformation of espionage and intelligence activities in the history of the world and especially Turkey with globalization.
HUM108 - The History of Early Modern Mediterranean (1450-1789) (3 + 0) 4
The description of the early modern Mediterranean in general terms from the geographical discoveries to the French Revolution; political, social, historical and economic developments and transformations in the early modern Mediterranean; wars and trade in the axis of Ottoman-Spanish hegemony struggle in the Mediterranean basin.
HUM310 - Introduction to Sociolinguistics (3 + 0) 4
Factors contributing to the emergence of social approach to language; language variation and the factors that are responsible for the formation of regional and social variation of languages; various patterns of societal multilingualism and power relationships between/among languages; global trends affecting multilingualism; various political and socio-cultural factors that contribute to language maintenance; various methods used in linguistics research; a fieldwork using research methods.
HUM319 - Introduction to Logic (3 + 0) 4
Basic logical concepts, reasoning, argument analysis, informal logic, language and definitions, fallacies, syllogistic logic, categorial propositions, syllogisms in ordinary language, modern symbolic logic, propositional logic, truth functions and arguments, methods of derivation, predicate logic.
HUM323 - Introduction to Critical Thinking (3 + 0) 4
Examining and discussing the themes of critical thinking, such as writing and thinking clearly, learning and analysing the types of reasonings and arguments, making rational decisions, learning the types of fallacies; also, exercises to make these topics more understandable.
HUM360 - History of Science (3 + 0) 4
The origins and historical deveopment of modern science and scientific method; the ways of knowing the world of different cultures and societies changed over time; the relationship between scientific knowledge to other enterprises, such as art and religion; the key aspects and issues in the advancement of science from ancient world to modern ages.
KOR301 - Korean III (3 + 0) 4
This course includes more vocabulary, structure and communicative skills at elementary level. The class activities are grouped around various themes such as occupations, hobbies, countries, and functions such as asking for and giving information, offering and responding.
MAN313 - Managerial Skills for the 21 st Century (3 + 0) 5
Self- Management, Personal Financial Management, Time and Stress Management and Organization Skills, Workplace Etiquette/Dress, Ethics, Politics and Diversity, Accountability and Workplace Relationships, Communication and Electronic Communication, Motivation, Leadership and Teams, Conflict and Negotiation, Networking, Job Search Skills, Resume Preparation, Interview Techniques, Career Management
MAN328 - Financial Literacy and Legislation for Entrepreneurs (3 + 0) 5
Tax legislation, business law information and obligations related to legal legislation in start ups, different company and business types and selection principles, interpretation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
MAN408 - Introduction to Sustainability (3 + 0) 5
What is sustainability; sustainability and related polices; climate and global change; environmental and resource economics; sustainable business practices; sustainability: ethics, culture, and history; sustainable development; sustainability indicators.
MAN409 - Entrepreneurship (4 + 0) 5
The nature, importance and history of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial mind, creativity, innovation and the business idea, marketing and financial planning, franchising, entrepreneurial strategy and strategic management in operations, entrepreneurship background of Turkey, changes in Turkish entrepreneurial features and activities, characteri
MAN414 - Entrepreneurship and Business Plan (3 + 0) 5
Fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, innovative thinking techniques and types, strategic management and planing, alternative ways of launching a business, business plan and fundamental elements of busines plan, techniques of preparing a business plan, from planning to practice, marketing, production
MAN415 - Contemporary Management Approaches (3 + 0) 5
This course is designed to provide deep knowledge regarding the ways organizations use different and contemporary managerial approaches and practices in order to gain, manage and sustain certain resources and compete within an uncertain environmental conditions.
MAN428 - Brand Management (3 + 0) 5
Definition of a brand, brand name, brand attributes, brand positioning, image building, the difference between brand image and brand identity, sources of brand identity, methods to build brand awareness, brand loyalty, brand association, the relationship between brand equity and customer equity.
MAN437 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminars (3 + 0) 5
Fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, innovative thinking techniques, barriers of innovation, internal and external factors of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, strategic management and planing, alternative ways of launching a business, business plan and fundamental elements of busines plan
PR419 - Media Literacy (3 + 0) 4
This course covers the basic concepts and approaches related to sociology. In this sense, starting from the concept of media literacy, important theoretical approaches are examined. Then, violence, gender, representation of minorities are analyzed through different media materials.