EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: COMPUTER APPLICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING |
Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
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CE 562 | B | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | Dr. Julinda Keçi jkeci@epoka.edu.al |
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Dr. Julinda Keçi jkeci@epoka.edu.al |
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Dr. Marsed Leti mleti@epoka.edu.al |
Language: | English |
Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Management |
Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
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: | |
Course Description: | - |
Course Objectives: | The course will aim to introduce to the students various commercial engineering software packages as a good tool to solve engineering problems. |
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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1 | Ability to learn main principles of structural modelling. |
2 | Ability to learn the difference of modelling approaches of various software. |
3 | Ability to learn usage of ETABS and SAP2000 softwares as good tools for solving engineering problems. |
COURSE OUTLINE
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Week | Topics |
1 | Introduction to Computer Applications in Civil Engineering |
2 | Define systems coordinates and grid, material and sections in SAP2000 |
3 | 2D modelling, asssign loading in SAP2000 |
4 | Assign hinges and supports in frames |
5 | Shear, moment, torsion, axial, stress diagrams in elements and shells |
6 | 3D modelling, slab meshing, rigid diafragms in SAP2000 |
7 | Modal and Pushover analysis in SAP2000 |
8 | Midterm Exam |
9 | Presenatations |
10 | MS Project Basics: Resources, Cost- Project Application |
11 | Case study MS Project Basics: WBS, Gant Chart- Project Application |
12 | MS Project Basics: Critical Path- Project Application |
13 | MS Project Basics: Baseline Projects- Project Application |
14 | Final Presentations |
Prerequisite(s): | na |
Textbook(s): | |
Additional Literature: | |
Laboratory Work: | |
Computer Usage: | yes |
Others: | No |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1 | Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using computer applications |
2 | To design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
3 | To understand the impact of computer applications in a global context |
4 | To be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering problem solutions |
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 | 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 | 4 |
6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 4 |
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 | 4 |
9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 4 |
10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 5 |
11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 5 |
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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Method | Quantity | Percentage |
Project |
1
|
60
|
Case Study |
1
|
40
|
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 | 4 | 64 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
Mid-terms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Assignments | 0 | ||
Final examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Other | 1 | 19.5 | 19.5 |
Total Work Load:
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187.5 | ||
Total Work Load/25(h):
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7.5 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course:
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7.5 |
CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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To be concluded in the end |