EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: CONSTRUCTION SITE TECHNIQUES |
Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CE 417 | C | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
Language: | English |
Compulsory/Elective: | Elective |
Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
Course Description: | - |
Course Objectives: | Introduction to the construction processes (e.g., construction planning, design, and construction). Construction site layout, earth moving materials and operations, quantity takeoff, construction equipment and equipment selection, productivity improvement, construction methods and practice, wood/concrete/steel construction, and management of constructed facilities. The course will incorporate instructor lectures, presentations from industry, and field trips |
COURSE OUTLINE
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Week | Topics |
1 | Introduction to Construction Engineering |
2 | Construction Process I |
3 | Construction Process II |
4 | Construction Jobsite Layout |
5 | Earthmoving Materials and Operations |
6 | Earthwork Quantities |
7 | Site visits |
8 | Midterm/Presentation |
10 | Construction Equipment (Excavating) |
11 | Site visit |
12 | Construction Equipment (Loading & Hauling) |
13 | Discussion on Carpentry, Electrical Wiring,Masonry, Plumbing |
14 | Discussion on Carpentry, Electrical Wiring,Masonry, Plumbing |
Prerequisite(s): | |
Textbook: | Stephens W. Nunnally. (2011). Construction Methods and Management, 8th edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Mincks R. William and Johnston Hal. (2011). Construction Jobsite Management, 3rd edition, Delmar, Clifton Park, New York |
Other References: | |
Laboratory Work: | |
Computer Usage: | |
Others: | No |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1 | The basic techniques for planning, design, construction, and maintenance in construction project |
2 | An insight of the roles as designers, contractors, and project managers |
3 | The ability to plan and analyze earthwork construction |
4 | The knowledge of recent construction methods and practice |
5 | A fundamental knowledge of woos/concrete/steel construction |
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering Program | ||
1 | an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | |
2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | 3 |
3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | 4 |
4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | |
5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | 3 |
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 | 2 |
9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 3 |
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 | 5 |
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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Method | Quantity | Percentage |
Presentation |
3
|
30
|
Quiz |
1
|
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 | 3 | 48 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Mid-terms | 0 | ||
Assignments | 3 | 20 | 60 |
Final examination | 0 | ||
Other | 0 | ||
Total Work Load:
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150 | ||
Total Work Load/25(h):
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6 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course:
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7.5 |