CE102 INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5620102 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 2.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. HEDİYE TÜYDEŞ YAMAN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be clarified about the concept and domain of “Civil Engineering”, and through effective presentation of laboratories and a hands-on design project the students will be motivated and excited about their education in the Department.
Course Content
An orientation course to provide counsel to the students on the major areas of Civil Engineering including information on typical activity of civil engineers, integrated course sequences and content, and an introduction of the faculty. Professional engineering practice. Oral and written engineering communication.
Course Learning Outcomes
To introduce the juniors;
Civil engineering profession
METU Civil Engineering Department
Importance of lifelong learning, communication skills and ethical responsibilities.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 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 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 | ✔ | |||
| 5 | 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 | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||