Epoka University

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 500	D	4	0	0	0	0	18

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al
*Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)* and Office Hours:**	Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al , Friday 13:30-15:00
*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: 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:	Conduction a research study on an engineering problem: - Definition of the problem - Literature Review - Tools & Methodology to Solve the Problem - Modelling and Analyzing Techniques

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Problem statement
2	Research Methodology
3	Discussion of the results and concluding remarks

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Research proposal: problem statement
3	Research proposal: Outline
4	Literature Review
5	Literature Review
6	Literature Review
7	Literature Review
8	Research Methodology
9	Data Analysis
10	Data Analysis
11	Data Analysis
12	Data Analysis
13	Data Analysis
14	Conclusions and Recommendations

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	SAP2000, ETABS, DIANA, 3MURI, ABAQUS, MATLAB, MATHCAD.
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Determination of the Engineering problem to be studied.
2	Conducting of the Literature Survey
3	Data Analysis
4	Conclusions and Recommendation

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	-
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	4
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	5
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	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	3
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	-
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	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

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)	16	5	80
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	42	42
Other	14	20	280
Total Work Load:			450
Total Work Load/25(h):			18
ECTS Credit of the Course:			18

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER