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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al
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Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al
, Fridays, 09:00-10:00
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Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Compulsory
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| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) |
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
Fridays, 10:00-11:30
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
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| Attendance Requirement: |
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| Course Description: |
Students are to select an individual research topic that will be developed to a point that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the chosen topic and its design/architectural implications. The research, overseen by a nominated staff member, develops a strong base for future studios. The outcome of the research may take a written or practical format. The challenge of this study is to focus and dissect a field of study that will act as a base to later work. Research methodologies and rigour are important alongside presentation/representational skills to communicate the findings. It is expected the student will develop research skills alongside representational techniques that may be both innovative and informative to a wider group of people than their initial research group. The student will gain a body of information that will serve as a springboard into later studio research. Assessment may be individualised dependent on the nature of research and presentation, some may choose a written thesis, others a more practical presentation or project. Students must have contact with their supervisor either individually or as a group on a weekly basis across the 14 week semester.
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| Course Objectives: |
To simulate the design activities of professional engineers; to provide students with an opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of the nature of the design process through practical experience; to develop competence in the technical, managerial, organizational, communicative and team-working skills required of civil engineers in professional practice; develop the depth and breadth of your knowledge and understanding of civil engineering design principles and practice in the industry; enable you to tackle civil engineering problems and design solutions in groups and individually in a way which reflects as much as possible the environment in the industry; deepen your individual knowledge and interest for specific civil engineering design disciplines while working in a multi-disciplinary design team environment; encourage the appropriate use of computer software while appreciating the limitations of modeling techniques.
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 |
Research Methodologies
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| 2 |
Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
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| 3 |
Research Proposal and Report Writing
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| No |
Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering 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 |
3 |
| 4 |
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
4 |
| 5 |
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
2 |
| 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 |
3 |
| 8 |
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning |
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| 9 |
a knowledge of contemporary issues |
2 |
| 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 |
