Course ID:
Course Code & Number
CE 455
Course Title
Sustainable Construction
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: CE 499-O
Catalog Description
Introduction to sustainability and the role of civil engineering towards the solution of global problems. Green buildings, their evaluation and certification systems, design processes, and economics. Case studies with current technologies.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is for students to gain a broad perspective on global sustainability issues and the role of civil engineering towards the solution of such problems.
Software Usage
Students will use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power point) to work on their assignments and to follow and review assigned course content.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the status of the global environment;
2. Explain the influence of environmental phenomenon on economic and societal events;
3. Report on pressing issues of our times and how they relate to engineering
4. Analyze prevalent techniques and technologies in green building construction
5. Examine civil engineering projects through life cycle thinking
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Inquiry
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Homework
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Can Baran Aktaş
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 20 |
| Hands-on Work | 25 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 15 |
| Report on a Topic | 15 |
| Oral Presentation | 5 |
| Poster Presentation | 5 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
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