Epoka University

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 400	D	4	0	0	0	0	12

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Bilgin hbilgin@epoka.edu.al
*Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)* and Office Hours:**	Prof.Dr. Hüseyin Bilgin hbilgin@epoka.edu.al , Mondays, 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: Structural Engineering
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E 104 - Mondays 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:	On-site attendance
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	Acquisition of practical knowledge from engineering subjects during the practice period in the construction firm.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	The course discusses concepts that include civil engineering professionalism and ethics in construction industry.
2	This course is designed to help prepare students for their future careers as licensed professional engineers and is directed to students in their higher level of study.
3	The course starts with a brief background on ethics and professionalism constituting the history of ethics and its principles.
4	The course explores professional liability, discusses rules of professional conduct and highlights contracts agreements.
5	At the end, an overview of public protection issues is presented and health and safety are highlighted.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Practice
2	Practice
3	Practice
4	Practice
5	Practice
6	Practice
7	Practice
8	Practice
9	Practice, 1st draft Submission
10	Practice
11	Practice
12	Practice
13	Practice
14	Final presentation

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the importance of the civil engineering profession
2	To learn the working areas of civil engineering
3	To learn CE-related standards, basic teamwork skills, and engineering ethics

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

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	0.25	4
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	37	8	296
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination			0
Other			0
Total Work Load:			300
Total Work Load/25(h):			12
ECTS Credit of the Course:			12

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

Code of ethics should be respected!