COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: MASTER THESIS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 500	D	4	0	0	0	0	30

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Bilgin hbilgin@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Bilgin hbilgin@epoka.edu.al , Fridays, 11:00-12:00
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)	MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Mondays 17:00-20:50 hrs
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:	See EPOKA University attendance policy!
Course Description:	Conduction a research study on an engineering problem: - Definition of the problem - Literature Review - Tools & Methodology to Solve the Problem -Modelling and Analyzing Techniques
Course Objectives:	Understanding and applying the elements of good research design for Civil Engineers is the primary focus of this course. These elements include the critical synthesis of literature and prior knowledge, formulation of research questions, composition of research hypotheses, proper design of field data collection and experiments, collection and analysis of data (observational and experimental), modelling of stochastic data, and interpretation and dissemination of research results.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Specialist, topical elements covered include studying the behaviours of structural designs against extreme loading, including both fire and earthquakes - brought to you by internationally leading researchers and engineers.
2	Students will also explore an introduction to finate element modelling, experimental work, and research methods.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to research methodology
2	Importance of research in decision Making
3	Defining research problem and formulation of research problem
4	Research designs: Exploratory, Descriptive, And Experimental.
5	Data collection and measurement:-Methods and techniques of data collection
6	Data presentation and analysis: Data processing,
7	Report Writing and presentation: Content of reports, formatting of content, and presentation of reports
8	Presentation
9	Presentation
10	Presentation
11	Presentation
12	Presentation
13	Presentation
14	Discussion.

Prerequisite(s):	Enrolment in Master of Engineering (Civil)
Textbook(s):	1 C.R. Kothari. "Research Methodology - Methods and Techniques", 2nd Edition, New Delhi, New Age International (P) Limited, 2003. 2 Eileen M. Trauth. "Qualitative Research in IS: Issues & Trends”, USA/London: IDEA Group Publishing, 2001. (ISBN: 1-930708-06-08)
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:	NA
Computer Usage:	SAP2000, ETABS, PERFORM 3D, ZEUS NL, MATLAB, MATHCAD.
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	formulate a research question and research aim within their discipline
2	develop a research plan for their MSc thesis
3	conduct and write a literature review based on the research plan with a view to selecting appropriate methodologies for their MSc thesis
4	communicate effectively and defend a research plan both orally and in writing
5	demonstrate high personal ethics and academic conduct
6	critically evaluate an MSc level research plans

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	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
6	an ability to communicate effectively
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
Project	1	100
Other	1
	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	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	4	12	48
Final examination			0
Other	2	17.75	35.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			30

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

Code of ethics should be respected! Plagirism is strictly forbidden!