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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99600001 Introduction to Civil Engineering 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 2 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Mehmet Faik SEVİMLİ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Mehmet Faik SEVİMLİ A-Z25 [email protected] 7486
Course Content
In this course, students recognise the sub-fields of civil engineering, students are brought together with civil engineers working in these fields to motivate them to the profession. They prepare a report on a subject and make a presentation.
Objectives of the Course
Introducing the civil engineering fields of work, transferring the experiences of civil engineers who have made careers in different fields of study, in private sector and public institutions-organizations, preparing and presenting a report on a subject belonging to a civil engineering field.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline accumulation; theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, complex engineering the ability to use in problems 5
P8 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew himself continuously. 5
P9 To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on the standards used in engineering applications. 5
P10 Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. 5
P11 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the era in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 They will have general knowledge about civil engineering topics. P.1.111 1
O2 He/She is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning. P.8.17 1
O3 They possess knowledge of ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibilities. P.9.34 1
O4 They will develop independent work skills in their field. P.6.13 5
O5 They have knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation. P.10.26 1
O6 He/She has knowledge about sustainable development. P.10.27 1
O7 They possess knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary challenges reflected in the field of engineering. P.11.22 1
O8 He/She is knowledgeable about the legal consequences of engineering solutions. P.11.23 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Civil Engineering: Overview, Career Fields, and Education
2 Structural Mechanics
3 Bridges
4 Geotechnics
5 Structural Materials
6 Transportation
7 Water Resources Engineering
8 between visa
9 Engineering Ethics
10 The Impacts of Civil Engineering Applications on Health, Environment, and Safety in Universal and Societal Dimensions
11 Legal Consequences of Civil Engineering Solutions
12 Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and the Necessity of Lifelong Learning.
13 Student Presentations
14 Student Presentations
Textbook or Material
Resources Introduction to Civil Engineering, Cüneyt Yavuz
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation 1 20 (%)
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 6 2 12
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 114
Total Work Load / 30 3,80
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P6 P8 P9 P10 P11
O1 They will have general knowledge about civil engineering topics. 5 - - - - -
O2 They will develop independent work skills in their field. - 5 - - - -
O3 He/She is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning. - - 5 - - -
O4 They possess knowledge of ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibilities. - - - 5 - -
O5 They have knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation. - - - - 5 -
O6 He/She has knowledge about sustainable development. - - - - 5 -
O7 They possess knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary challenges reflected in the field of engineering. - - - - - 5
O8 He/She is knowledgeable about the legal consequences of engineering solutions. - - - - - 5