Course Code & Number
CE 410
Course Title
Civil Engineering Design
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 10 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: (CE 312 OR CE 314 OR CE 332) AND CE 342
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Design and development of a project for a civil engineering problem under the supervision of an academic advisor. Submission of the results in the form of a project report and oral presentation.
Course Objectives
Main objectives of this course are to introduce the students to professional practice, involve them in open-minded design, illustrate them the importance of interdisciplinary planning, coordination, communication and technical report writing. In this course, the students will perform fully the tasks of a preliminary civil engineering design; prepare, submit and present civil engineering deliverables.
Software Usage
Autocad, Matlab, MathCad, Sap2000, Excel
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Recognize the importance of professional and ethical behavior
2. Prepare technical written and oral reports in English
3. Demonstrate multidisciplinary teamwork skills
4. Recognize the importance of life-long learning
5. Demonstrate good working habits, time management, and self-discipline
6. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to design
7. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Inquiry
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Guest Speakers
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Recommended Reading
1. Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases by C.E.Harris, 5th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2014
Required Reading
1. Turkish Standards Institute (TS648), 1980. Building Code for Steel Structures, Ankara.
2. Turkish Standards Institute (TS498), 1997. Design Loads for Buildings, Ankara
3. Turkish Standards Institute, (TS500), 2000. Requirements for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Ankara
Grading
Midterm - 15%
Interm Report - 30%
Final Report and Presentation - 40%
Poster Presentation - 5%
Performance - 10%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|
| Resource Review | 15 hrs |
| Case Study Analysis | 12 hrs |
| Oral Presentation | 5 hrs |
| Poster Presentation | 5 hrs |
| Team Meetings | 12 hrs |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
