EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 824 | C | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | NA |
| Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Julinda Keçi |
| Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Elective |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
| Course Description: | - |
| Course Objectives: | To introduce the students with the contemporary management topics. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction to Construction Management |
| 2 | Preparing the Bid Package; Issues During Construction Phase |
| 3 | Case Study |
| 4 | Construction Contracts |
| 5 | Legal Structures |
| 6 | Construction Project Planning |
| 7 | Case Study |
| 8 | Project Scheduling (CPM) |
| 9 | Case Study |
| 10 | Project Scheduling (PERT) |
| 11 | Case Study |
| 12 | Project Cash Flows; Project Fundings |
| 13 | Cost Estimating |
| 14 | Case Study |
| Prerequisite(s): | |
| Textbook: | Gould, F. E. and Joyce, N.E., Construction Project Management, Prentice Hall, 2000 |
| Other References: | |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | To identify, describe, and discuss the types of project delivery methods, contracts, organization structures |
| 2 | To identify and apply planning & scheduling techniques, tools and computer software |
| 3 | To identify and apply planning & scheduling techniques, tools and computer software 4:T |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Doctorate (PhD) in Civil 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 | 5 |
| 3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | 4 |
| 4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 3 |
| 5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | 3 |
| 6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 4 |
| 10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
| 11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 5 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Presentation |
3
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30
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| Quiz |
1
|
10
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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 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Mid-terms | 0 | ||
| Assignments | 3 | 25 | 75 |
| Final examination | 0 | ||
| Other | 1 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
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Total Work Load:
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187.5 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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7.5 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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7.5 | ||