COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 101	B	1	2	0	0	2	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Prof.Dr. Ahmet Öztaş aoztas@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Prof.Dr. Ahmet Öztaş aoztas@epoka.edu.al , Wednesdays 15.00 - 16.30
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)	Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E104, 15.00 - 16.30
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:	75%
Course Description:	Introducing the students to the profession of Civil Engineering, historical developments in construction industry, working areas of civil engineering, etc. The Course is not intended to teach any particular Civil Engineering subject. Its main emphasis will be in gaining practical and theoretical experience in conducting independent research on any Civil Engineering subject, as well as in oral and written presentations, in team work and engineering ethics.
Course Objectives:	This course provides an introduction to civil engineering, covering its history, scope, sub-disciplines, and professional practice. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of engineering materials, surveying, structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources, environmental engineering, and construction management. The course emphasizes ethics, sustainability, and the societal impact of civil engineering projects while exposing students to emerging trends and technologies.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Ethical decision making
2	Historical developments in Civil Engineering
3	Working areas of Civil Engineering
4	Codes and standards in Civil Engineering

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Orientation to Civil Engineering
2	Civil Engineering as a Profession, Engineering Ethics
3	Engineering Materials
4	Structural Engineering Basics
5	Water Resources Engineering
6	Geotechnical Engineering Basics
7	Transportation Engineering
8	Midterm exam
9	Environmental Engineering
10	Construction Engineering & Management
11	Infrastructure and Urban Development
12	Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering
13	Industry Interaction / Field Exposure
14	Student Presentations & Wrap-Up

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):	*A Student’s Guide to Academic and Professional Success. Revised First Edition. By S.T. Mau and Sami Maalouf California State University—Northridge * FUNDAMENTALS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING. Richard H. McCuen Edna Z. Ezzell Melanie K. Wong. * Introduction to Civil Engineering. S.T. Mau and Sami Maalouf * The civil Engineering handbook. W. F. CHEN, J.Y. Richard LIEW * Bhavikatti, S. S. Basics of Civil Engineering.
Additional Literature:	Slides, Lecture notes and discussions.
Laboratory Work:	-
Computer Usage:	Ms Office
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Describe history, scope, and sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering
2	Demonstrate ethics, sustainability, and safety
3	Identify construction materials, soils, and structural forms
4	Explain basics of structures, geotechnics, transportation, water, environment.
5	Apply fundamentals to problem-solving
6	Communicate concepts effectively
7	Recognize modern trends and challenges

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	4
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	4
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	5
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	5
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	5
6	an ability to communicate effectively	5
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	5
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	5
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	5
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	3
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	3

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	10
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Presentation	1	10
Project	1
Quiz	4	5
Final Exam	1	25
Attendance		5
	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	2	32
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	13	2	26
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments	2	12	24
Final examination	1	16	16
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER