EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 400 | D | 3 | 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) | 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 |
| 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: | |
| 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: | Acquisition of practical knowledge from engineering subjects during the practice period in the construction firm. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Learning the importance of the civil engineering profession |
| 2 | Learning the working areas of civil engineering |
| 3 | Learning CE-related standards, basic teamwork skills, and engineering ethics |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Practice |
| 2 | Practice |
| 3 | Practice |
| 4 | Practice |
| 5 | Practice |
| 6 | Practice |
| 7 | Practice |
| 8 | Practice |
| 9 | Practice |
| 10 | Practice, 1st Draft Submission |
| 11 | Practice |
| 12 | Practice |
| 13 | Practice |
| 14 | Practice Notebook submission, Presentation |
| Prerequisite(s): | N/A |
| Textbook(s): | Course notes |
| Additional Literature: | N/A |
| Laboratory Work: | N/A |
| Computer Usage: | |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 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 |
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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: Structural Engineering 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 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Presentation |
1
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100
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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 | 0 | 0 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 37.5 | 8 | 300 |
| Mid-terms | 0 | ||
| Assignments | 0 | ||
| Final examination | 0 | ||
| Other | 0 | ||
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Total Work Load:
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300 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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12 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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12 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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