Department of Civil Engineering
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. AHMET TÜRER
Web address: http://www.ce.metu.edu.tr/
General Information on Undergraduate Program
The curriculum of the Civil Engineering Department is planned to provide a sound professional education for the students. After completing their first-year courses in basic sciences, students are offered courses in Applied Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydromechanics, Coastal and Harbour Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structures, Earthquake Engineering, Geodesy, Transportation Engineering, Materials, Construction Engineering and Management fields. Courses in mathematics, computer programming and non-technical subjects are also obligatory in the program. Throughout their studies, students are encouraged to take part in applied and theoretical research, as well as in practical professional training.
Mission Statement for our Unit / Department
- To provide the most high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in the area of Civil
- Engineering in our country so as to turn students possessing high potential into graduates with maximum added value
- Without neglecting the international standard and dimension, to conduct high-level research projects giving priority to the needs of Turkish industry, providing mobility to intellectual capital and to merge them with graduate educational activities
- To share and disseminate accumulated expert knowledge for use in the solution of problems faced by institutions in the relevant sector and by society
- To ensure the continuous provision of quality both in necessary physical conditions and in human resources in order to fulfill educational, research and public service duties
Vision Statement for our Unit / Department
Our future is our difference, our difference is our future.
- Being conscious of the necessity of efficiency, to continuously review, starting from within the
- University, our responsibilities to society, to the country, to our profession, to science and to humanity
- To create required methods and mechanisms for the swift and effective transfer into the curriculum and research topics of the latest developments in technology, knowledge access and information processing
- To take account of the ethical, social, cultural, environmental and economic aspects of the profession as much as to the technical dimension in all educational and research activities
- To plan for the future and to adapt to innovation
- To uphold the positive traditional qualities that have undeniably contributed to the present successful position
- To equip students with the knowledge, ability and creative thinking required for the identification, solution, synthesis and design of civil engineering problems
- To exert attention so that research activities in addition to being suitable for the needs of our country should also be pioneering studies that contribute to the profession and to science
- To transfer and share the accumulation of knowledge firstly for the benefit of our country and in general for the benefit and development of all humanity
- To always improve and develop the required physical environment for education and research
- In short, in all areas of endeavor, with students, faculty, administrative staff and graduates to be always the pioneer, the leader and to strive for perfection
It is this will and effort that makes METU Civil Engineering Department different from others. For this reason, what makes our future is our difference, what makes us different is our future.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The following program educational objectives are career and professional accomplishments that our graduates are expected to achieve within a few years after graduation.
• Our graduates come to the forefront in their careers in leading companies and institutions.
• Our graduates have successful research identities and academic careers in both national and international universities and research institutions.
• Our graduates are preferred in international projects due to their strong engineering background and communication skills
The Civil Engineering undergraduate program was accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Undergraduate Curriculum
First Year » First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS105 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.5 |
| CHEM107 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| MATH119 | CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | 5 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 7.5 |
| CE101 | CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| ENG101 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I | 4 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 6.0 |
| OHS101 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-I | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| IS100 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS | 0 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.0 |
First Year » Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS106 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.5 |
| MATH120 | CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES | 5 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 7.5 |
| BA100 | CAREER PLANNING | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| CE102 | INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| GEOE104 | GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CENG240 | PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| ENG102 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II | 4 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 6.0 |
Second Year » Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH219 | INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| ES202 | MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE221 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS I | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE231 | ENGINEERING ECONOMY | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE241 | MATERIALS SCIENCE | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| HIST2201 | PRINCIPLES OF KEMAL ATATÜRK I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| HIST2205 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Second Year » Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE204 | UNCERTAINTY AND DATA ANALYSIS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE222 | ENGINEERING MECHANICS II | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE224 | MECHANICS OF MATERIALS | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| CE272 | FLUID MECHANICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| ENG211 | ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 4.0 |
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| HIST2202 | PRINCIPLES OF KEMAL ATATÜRK II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| HIST2206 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Third Year » Fifth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE300 | SUMMER PRACTICE I | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE305 | NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE353 | PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORTATION&TRAFFIC E | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| CE363 | SOIL MECHANICS | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| CE372 | HYDROMECHANICS | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| CE383 | STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| OHS301 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - II | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| TURK105 | TURKISH I | 0 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| TURK201 | ELEMENTARY TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 3.0 |
| TURK303 | TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Third Year » Six Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE332 | CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING &MANAGEMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE344 | MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| CE366 | FOUNDATION ENGINEERING I | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| CE378 | WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 6.0 |
| CE382 | REINFORCED CONCRETE FUNDAMENTALS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE388 | FUNDAMENTALS OF STEEL DESIGN | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| TURK106 | TURKISH II | 0 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| TURK202 | INTERMEDIATE TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 3.0 |
| TURK304 | TURKISH II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Fourth Year » Seven Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE400 | SUMMER PRACTICE II | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CE410 | CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 7.0 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | |||||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE |
Fourth Year » Eight Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE |
h/w: hours per week
Elective Course Category Description
Restricted Elective:
* Must be selected from a group of technical elective courses (minimum three credits) approved by the CE Department.
** Must be selected from a group of technical elective courses (minimum three credits) approved by the CE Department.
*** Must be selected from a group of technical elective courses (minimum three credits) approved by the CE Department.
**** Must be selected from a group of technical elective courses (minimum three credits) approved by the CE Department.
§ Must be selected from a group of design elective courses (minimum three credits) approved by the CE Department.
§§ Must be selected from a group of design elective courses (minimum three credits) approved by the CE Department.
Technical Elective:
‡ Out of the two technical elective courses (minimum three credits), one of them could be taken from other engineering departments subject to the approval of the CE department.
Free Elective:
Free Elective can be any 3 or more credit course that is offered in the
university with course code 3XX or 4XX, or any course in the Non-Technical
Elective list.
Non-technical Elective:
Non-Technical Elective courses existing in all 13 engineering curricula are intended to serve in meeting the following objectives of the education of engineering students and the engineering profession:
To be aware of their humanistic, social, and environmental responsibilities,
To be able to consider these factors in their professional decision-making processes,
To be exposed to a broad spectrum of disciplines other than science and engineering, and
To be able to establish a sound communication with professionals other than engineers.