• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the disciplines of civil engineering and their interactions with general engineering, science and mathematics

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
2. Identify ethical and professional responsibilities in civil engineering

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   3. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Seminar/presentation
   4. Term paper
3. Assess engineering problems in terms of economics, environmental and social responsibilities

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   3. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
   4. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
   5. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Seminar/presentation
   4. Term paper
4. Work effectively as an individual and a team member in projects and use appropriate strategies for learning new subjects

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
   4. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
   5. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Seminar/presentation
   2. Term paper
5. Plan their career in harmony with future goals based on their awareness of interests, skills, personal characteristics and values

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
   4. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Seminar/presentation

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction, history of science and civil engineering, disciplines of civil engineering
Week 2:	Interactions and connections between civil engineering and general engineering, science and mathematics
Week 3:	Structural engineering and mechanics, bridges, earthquake engineering HW1 Quiz 1
Week 4:	Construction materials; geotechnical engineering, underground structures
Week 5:	Hydraulics, water resources, coastal and harbor structures; Project management HW2
Week 6:	Career Planning, Private, Public, Academic or NGO presentation Quiz 2
Week 7:	Tasks and responsibilities of civil engineers and engineering ethics HW3
Week 8:	Economical, environmental and social responsibilities of civil engineers and ethical terms Quiz 3
Week 9:	Integrating different fields, Midterm exam
Week 10:	Occupational health and safety and ethics applications
Week 11:	Awareness, abilities, concepts and steps in successful career planning Quiz 4
Week 12:	Career Planning, Private, Public, Academic or NGO presentation HW4
Week 13:	Importance of different factors on career (e.g. CV, cover letters, connections, networks), national and international activities (exhanges, job placements, etc) Quiz 5
Week 14:	Career Planning, Private, Public, Academic or NGO presentation HW5 Project
Week 15*:	.
Week 16*:	Final exam
Textbooks and materials:	Lecture Notes Samuel Labi, Introduction to Civil Engineering Systems_ A Systems Perspective to the Development of Civil Engineering Facilities-Wiley (2014) Wright, Paul H., Introduction to Engineering, Wiley Sabbagh, Karl, Skyscraper: The Making of a Building, Penguin Books Joanne Baker, 50 Physics Ideas, you really need yo know Bill Burnett, Dave Evans: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
Recommended readings:	Sabbagh, Karl, Skyscraper: The Making of a Building, Penguin Books Joanne Baker, 50 Physics Ideas, you really need yo know Civil Engineering Magazine, ASCE Cal Newport, So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	9	20
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:	11, 14	20
Homework:	3, 5, 7,12,14	20
Quiz:	3, 6, 8, 11, 13	10
Final exam:	16	30
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	1	14
Own studies outside class:	0.5	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	2	5
Term project:	2	6
Term project presentation:	1	1
Quiz:	0.6	5
Own study for mid-term exam:	3	1
Mid-term:	1	1
Personal studies for final exam:	3	1
Final exam:	1	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)