EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS |
Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CE 211 | B | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
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: | Julinda Keçi |
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: | The objective of this course is to provide the necessary information about engineering economy, and basic technics used in economic analysis of decisions related to engineering projects. |
Course Objectives: | The objective of this course is to provide the necessary information about engineering economy, and basic technics used in economic analysis of decisions related to engineering projects. |
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Week | Topics |
1 | General Introduction |
2 | Foundations of Engineering Economy |
3 | Factors Affecting Money |
4 | Combining Factors |
5 | Nominal and Effective Interest Rates |
6 | Present Worth Analysis |
7 | Annual Worth Analysis |
8 | Midterm Exam |
9 | Rate of Return Analysis-single |
10 | Rate of Return Analysis-multiple |
11 | Cost Estimating-Basics |
12 | Cost Estimating-Methods |
13 | Benefit/Cost Analysis |
14 | General Review |
Prerequisite(s): | - |
Textbook: | Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin, Basics of Engineering Economy, McGraw-Hill, 2008. |
Other References: | |
Laboratory Work: | |
Computer Usage: | Ms Excel |
Others: | No |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1 | To learn concepts of Engineering Economy |
2 | To learn the Time Value of Money concept |
3 | To learn Economic Analysis Techniques |
4 | To learn Economic Analysis Techniques |
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program | ||
1 | an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | 2 |
2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | |
3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | |
4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 4 |
5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | |
6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 2 |
7 | the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | 3 |
8 | a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning | |
9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | |
10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 3 |
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
|
Method | Quantity | Percentage |
Midterm Exam(s) |
1
|
30
|
Quiz |
2
|
15
|
Final Exam |
1
|
40
|
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 | 4 | 64 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Mid-terms | 3 | 6 | 18 |
Assignments | 0 | ||
Final examination | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Other | 0 | ||
Total Work Load:
|
150 | ||
Total Work Load/25(h):
|
6 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course:
|
6 |