COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 223	B	3	3	0	2	4	7

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al
Second Course 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
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E102 Wednesday 12:45-15:30, A127 Thursday 16:45-18:30
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	70%
Course Description:	Introduction to structure and properties of civil engineering materials such as asphalt, cements, concrete, geological materials (e.g. soil and rocks), steel, polymers, and wood. The properties range from elastic, plastic and fracture properties to porosity and thermal and environmental responses. Laboratory tests include evaluation of behavior of these materials under a wide range of conditions. Production, types, uses in construction, properties and related tests for the following materials are covered: ferrous metal, bituminous materials, clay products, timber, building stones, mineral aggregates, lime, gypsum, hydraulic cements and concrete. Constituents, theories of mix design, principal steps in production, physical and mechanical properties of concrete.
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to provide information and develop a basic understanding of key civil engineering materials such as clay products, gypsum, lime, cements, concrete, natural rocks, steel, polymers, wood,asphalt etc. On the other had students become familiar with different testing methods that are used to evaluate the performance of these materials.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	economic factors
2	mechanical properties
3	nonmechanical properties
4	production/construction considerations
5	aesthetic properties
6	environmental quality

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Gypsum
3	Lime
4	Structural Clay Products
5	Natural Rocks
6	Concrete Aggregates
7	Midterm
8	Portland Cement
9	Pozzolans
10	Concrete &Concrete Mix Design
11	Asphalt
12	Wood and Wood Products
13	Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
14	REVIEW

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):	Materials for civil and construction engineers / Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski. Fourth edition. Pearson Education, Inc., [2016]
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:	CE Lab
Computer Usage:	Microsoft Word, Excel
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn internal structure of different binding systems
2	To learn the techniques and methods used during analysis
3	To ensure that our graduates are knowledgeable about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
4	To develop studies, projects related to the improvement of concrete microstructure
5	Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

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	3
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	-
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	-
6	an ability to communicate effectively	-
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	-
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	-
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	-

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Laboratory	5	4
Final Exam	1	50
	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	5	80
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	1	17	17
Assignments	5	4	20
Final examination	1	26	26
Other			0
Total Work Load:			175
Total Work Load/25(h):			7
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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