EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: GRADUATION PROJECT |
Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CE 399 | F | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 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: | Mirjam Ndini , 8:30-17:30 |
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: | 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 Objectives: | Conduction a study on an engineering problem: - Definition of the problem - Literature Review - Tools& Methodology to Solve the Problem - Modelling and Analyzing Techniques. |
COURSE OUTLINE
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Week | Topics |
1 | Introduction |
2 | Objective problem statement and scope of work |
3 | Literature works; how to find and befit |
4 | Literature Review; collection |
5 | Literature Review; collection and reading |
6 | Literature Review; collection and reading |
7 | Literature Review; reading and summarizing |
8 | Literature Review; reading and summarizing |
9 | Presentation |
10 | Literature Review; reading and summarizing |
11 | Literature Summary |
12 | Define a problem statement |
13 | Define a method |
14 | Term paper and project presentation |
Prerequisite(s): | Fluid mechanics 241 Hydromechanics 341 |
Textbook: | DESIGN OF WATER SUPPLY PIPE NETWORKS -Prabhata K. Swamee; Ashok K. Sharma WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS- Lecture notes |
Other References: | |
Laboratory Work: | |
Computer Usage: | |
Others: | No |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1 | Determination of the Engineering problem to be studied. |
2 | Conducting of the Literature Survey |
3 | Conducting the Experimental Campaign |
4 | Modelling and analysis |
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 | 5 |
2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | 5 |
3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | 3 |
4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 4 |
5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | 4 |
6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 4 |
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 | 4 |
9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 3 |
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 |
Presentation |
2
|
10
|
Term Paper |
1
|
70
|
Attendance |
10
|
|
Total Percent: | 100% |
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 7 | 112 |
Mid-terms | 0 | ||
Assignments | 0 | ||
Final examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Other | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Total Work Load:
|
150 | ||
Total Work Load/25(h):
|
6 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course:
|
6 |