Epoka University

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 500	E	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)	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)	MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E 104 - Wednesdays 13:30
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:
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:	Special topics in civil engineering selected to suit the individual interests of the students. The course is designed to give student an opportunity to do an individual work at an advanced level.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	To conduct a research
2	To write technical paper and theisis

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Research proposal: Problem statement
3	Research proposal: Scope of work and objectives
4	Literature work
5	Literature work
6	Critics of the reviews
7	Method of study
8	Presentation
9	Method of study
10	Application of the method
11	Application of the method
12	Term paper
13	Term paper
14	Final presentation of the project

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook(s):
Additional Literature:	• Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journal • Project Management Journal, PMI • Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE • Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journal
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	Microsoft Office Tools
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understand and be able to apply conception, formulation, analysis, and search for solutions to civil engineering design problems
2	Be able to integrate topics from various civil engineering disciplines to solve problems with multiple realistic constraints
3	Be able to obtain and evaluate appropriate standards from databases, handbooks, experiments, and literature
4	Understand basic concepts of engineering economic analysis including uniform and gradient series, present worth and annual payments analysis, and economic feasibility of design options.
5	Be able to communicate with groups by giving effective, well-organized oral presentations

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	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	4
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	3
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	3
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	44
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	4
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	3
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	3

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	25	400
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)			0
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	2	20	40
Final examination			0
Other	1	10	10
Total Work Load:			450
Total Work Load/25(h):			18
ECTS Credit of the Course:			18

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER