COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: SPECIAL STUDIES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 591 A 3 3 0 0 3 14
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Endrit Hoxha
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: Supervised Group Study and Research: Special topics in civil engineering selected to suit the individual interests of the students. The course is designed to give student an opportunity to do group work at an advanced level. Course aims to develop technical report writing skills of the students.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Research proposal: Problem statement
3 Research proposal: Scope of work and objectives
4 Literature work
5 Literature work
6 Critics of the reviews
7 Method of study
8 Presentation
9 Method of study
10 Application of the method
11 Application of the method
12 Term paper
13 Term paper
14 Final presentation of the project
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Understand and be able to apply conception, formulation, analysis, and search for solutions to civil engineering design problems
2 Be able to integrate topics from various civil engineering disciplines to solve problems with multiple realistic constraints.
3 Be able to obtain and evaluate appropriate standards from databases, handbooks, experiments, and literature
4 Understand basic concepts of engineering economic analysis including uniform and gradient series, present worth and annual payments analysis, and economic feasibility of design options.
5 Be able to communicate with groups by giving effective, well-organized oral presentations.
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 5
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 5
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 5
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 5
6 an ability to communicate effectively 5
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 5
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 5
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 5
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Presentation
1
20
Project
1
80
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 17 272
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 0
Final examination 0
Other 1 30 30
Total Work Load:
350
Total Work Load/25(h):
14
ECTS Credit of the Course:
14