COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: MATERIALS TESTING AND MEASUREMENTS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 544	C	3	3	0	0	3	7.5

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Tuesday 17:00-21:00
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to provide advanced information and develop a basic understanding of key materials such as concrete, steel and other important types, as well as other innovative material used in the construction industry. A special focus is given to the requirements and related behavior characteristics of construction materials an their technology.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Codes and Standards
3	Concrete
4	Steel
5	Wood
6	Polymers
7	Resins
8	Presentations
9	Special Concretes
10	Fibers
11	Calcium Aluminate Cements
12	Asphalt
13	Review
14	Final Project

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers 3rd Ed M Mamlouk, J Zaniewski Pearson 2011
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	Civil Engineering Laboratory
Computer Usage:	Microsoft Word, Excel. PowerPoint
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the techniques and methods used during analysis of materials
2	To develop studies, projects related to the improvement of construction materials
3	To be able to use the international codes and standards
4	To be able to involve new innovative materials in the construction industry

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Management 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
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	3
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	2
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	4
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	1	40
Term Paper	1	60
	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	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	1	39.5	39.5
Final examination	1	56	56
Other			0
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5