Epoka University

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 500	E	3	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: 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:	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:	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

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: 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	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