Engineering Fundamentals (CE101) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Engineering Fundamentals CE101 1. Semester 1 0 0 1 2.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Saman Aminbakhsh
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide an introduction to the Fundamental aspects of Engineering and Engineering as a Profession, Science and a Way of Life.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understanding and evaluation of the definition of Engineering
  • Understanding of the potential and probable career paths within the profession of Engineering
  • Understanding of the Technical, Social and Ethical values of Engineering as a profession and the Engineer as an individual
  • Understanding and evaluation of the Competencies of Engineering Education
  • Understanding of the demands and challenges of life as an Engineering professional
  • Understanding of the various sources of Inspiration for Engineering Design and Applications
  • Understanding of the progressive involvement and development of Engineering in almost every aspect of life
  • Understanding of the importance of setting goals as a student of Engineering and a professional Engineer
Course Content Introduction, historical development of science, engineering and industry, definitions and methodologies of engineering and science, functions of engineers, roles and types of engineers, engineering, society and environment, engineering and mathematics, safety in engineering, design and applications in engineering, research in

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction: The Definition of Engineering
2 The Development of Engineering: Who were the first Engineers and why?
3 Engineering: A Professional Practice and Science A look into the role and responsibilities of an Engineering Professional
4 Engineering: A Professional Practice and Science A look into the role and responsibilities of an Engineering Professional
5 The Principles and Sources of Inspiration for Engineering Design, Research and Development
6 The Principles and Sources of Inspiration for Engineering Design, Research and Development
7 Engineering Applications: The realization of an idea from Concept to Creation
8 Engineering Applications: The realization of an idea from Concept to Creation
9 Engineering Applications: Rules, Regulations and Standards in Engineering
10 Engineering Applications: Rules, Regulations and Standards in Engineering
11 Competencies of Engineering Education and the design of the educational content based on personal goals and expectations
12 Competencies of Engineering Education and the design of the educational content based on personal goals and expectations
13 A look at the spectrum of and the services provided by Institutions involved with Engineering and a look at the possible Career Paths in Engineering
14 A look at the spectrum of and the services provided by Institutions involved with Engineering and a look at the possible Career Paths in Engineering
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources 1. Kaynak olarak bağlantılar: www.iso.org www.mimarlikmuzesi.org www.gizmag.com www.inhabitat.com www.autodesk.com
2. M.T. Holtzapple and W.Don Reece, Foundations of Engineering, Mc.Graw-Hill,2nd Ed.,2003
3. Wright, P. H., Introduction to Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 2004
4. Holtzapple, M. T. and Reece, W.D., Concepts in Engineering, McGraw Hill, 2005
5. Mitcham, C. and Duvall, R.S., Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall, 2000
6. Fleddermann, C.B., Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall, 2008
7. Schiavone, P., Engineering Success, Prentice Hall, 2007
8. Gerard Voland, Engineering Design
10. Barry Hyman, Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Course Book 9. Derste dağıtılan not ve dokümanlar

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 5
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and relevant engineering disciplines and acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Gains the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Gains the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6 Gains the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work individually. X
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language, the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. X
8 Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself X
9 Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications X
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11 Gains Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 1 16
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 1 14 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 8 8
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 63