EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: COMPUTER APPLICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 562 | B | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Elective |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
| Course Description: | - |
| Course Objectives: | Introduction to the students of various commercial engineering software packages as a good tool to solve engineering problems. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction to SAP2000 |
| 2 | SAP200 screen, main commands and drawing tools |
| 3 | Creating structural model, assign/change properties, define load cases, edit model geometry |
| 4 | Concrete and Steel design example, analysis and design |
| 5 | Creating structural model, assign/change properties, define load cases, edit model geometry 4 Steel design example, analysis and design 5 Concrete design example, analysis and design |
| 6 | Analyse, design, detailing, displaying and generate the results |
| 7 | MIDTERM |
| 8 | Introduction to ETABS 2016, Program description and main features |
| 9 | ETABS Screen, main commands, ETABS drawing tools |
| 10 | Analyse, design, detailing, displaying and generate the results |
| 11 | Beam, Column, Slab and shear wall detailing example |
| 12 | Using AutoCAD as a tool for structure detailing |
| 13 | Review |
| 14 | Reinforced Concrete Project design presentation |
| Prerequisite(s): | |
| Textbook: | |
| Other References: | |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | SAP2000 and ETABS |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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. |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Materials Engineering 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 |
| 11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 4 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Homework |
1
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10
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| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
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35
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| Presentation |
1
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10
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| Project |
1
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45
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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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) | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Assignments | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Final examination | 0 | ||
| Other | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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Total Work Load:
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187.5 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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7.5 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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7.5 | ||