Epoka University

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS

2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title: FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 366	E	6	0	0	0	0	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mirjam Ndini mndini@epoka.edu.al
*Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)* and Office Hours:**	M.Sc. Bredli Plaku bplaku@epoka.edu.al , By appointment
*Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)* 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:	A-032
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	Attendance is only mandatory for the scheduled Final Comprehensive Examination.
Course Description:	A review and assessment of fundamental principles across the civil engineering discipline. The course is designed to evaluate the student's individual capacity to integrate and apply knowledge gained throughout their programme of study. The course aims to assess analytical problem-solving and critical thinking under examination conditions.
Course Objectives:	The objective of the Final Comprehensive Exam is to evaluate the student's knowledge acquisition across the core courses of the Civil Engineering programme. The assessment measures technical competence in six fundamental subject areas: Construction Management, Construction Materials Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Traffic and Transportation, and Water Resources Engineering. This examination verifies that students possess the necessary academic foundation for professional engineering practice.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Structural Engineering and Analysis
2	Construction Materials Science
3	Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
4	Water Resources and Hydromechanics
5	Construction Management and Economics
6	Traffic and Transportation Engineering
7	Multi-Disciplinary Knowledge Integration
8	Engineering Problem-Solving and Critical Analysis
9	Examination Strategies and Format Navigation
10	Time Management Under Examination Conditions

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Independent Review (Structural Engineering): Self-directed study focusing on fundamental concepts from Engineering Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
2	Independent Review (Structural Engineering): Self-directed study focusing on Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
3	Independent Review (Construction Materials): Self-directed study focusing on Materials Science and Construction Materials. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
4	Independent Review (Geotechnical Engineering): Self-directed study focusing on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
5	Independent Review (Water Resources): Self-directed study focusing on Fluid Mechanics and Hydromechanics. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
6	Independent Review (Construction Management): Self-directed study focusing on Engineering Economics and Construction Engineering and Management. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
7	Independent Review (Traffic and Transportation): Self-directed study focusing on Surveying and Transportation Engineering. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
8	Self-Evaluation: Students conduct independent self-assessments across all reviewed core disciplines to identify knowledge gaps. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
9	Midterm Examinations: Break from comprehensive exam preparation.
10	Consulting (Structural and Materials): Open academic advising and Q&A session addressing student queries in structural and materials engineering. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
11	Consulting (Geotechnical and Water Resources): Open academic advising and Q&A session addressing student queries in geotechnical and hydromechanics subjects. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
12	Consulting (Management and Transportation): Open academic advising and Q&A session addressing student queries in construction management and transportation. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
13	General Consulting: Open session for any remaining questions across all six core disciplines. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.
14	Final Consulting and Exam Preparation: Final academic advising and administrative briefing prior to the Final Comprehensive Examination. Literature: Prior course notes and textbooks.

Prerequisite(s):	Final-year standing in the Civil Engineering programme and the successful completion of all core departmental courses from the preceding semesters.
Textbook(s):	Prior course notes and textbooks.
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:	None.
Computer Usage:	Students may use computers independently for revision and self-evaluation of previous course materials.
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Be able to understand and solve engineering problems in the field of Construction Management.
2	Be able to understand and solve engineering problems in the field of Construction Materials Engineering.
3	Be able to understand and solve engineering problems in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
4	Be able to understand and solve engineering problems in the field of Structural Engineering.
5	Be able to understand and solve engineering problems in the field of Traffic and Transportation.
6	Be able to understand and solve engineering problems in the field of Water Resources Engineering.
7	Synthesise knowledge from multiple civil engineering disciplines to analyse comprehensive, multi-layered scenarios.
8	Apply relevant engineering codes, standard specifications, and professional ethics to formulate safe and effective solutions.
9	Evaluate the broader economic, environmental, and societal impacts of proposed civil engineering designs and management decisions.
10	Demonstrate the overall technical readiness and professional competence required to transition from academic study to civil engineering practice.

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	4
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	3
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	-
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	-
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	5
6	an ability to communicate effectively	3
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	-
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
Final Exam	1	100
	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)			0
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	7.5625	121
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	4	4
Other			0
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

The Final Comprehensive Exam serves as the definitive assessment of your readiness for professional civil engineering practice. Success relies on consistent, independent review across all core disciplines; attempting to consolidate years of complex material at the last minute is a failing strategy. I expect you to identify your knowledge gaps early and utilise the scheduled consultation sessions effectively. Furthermore, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is non-negotiable. The integrity of your work is a direct reflection of your professional reliability, and academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.