CE520 GRADUATE SEMINAR
| Course Code: | 5620520 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜZİDE ATASOY ÖZCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objectives of the graduate seminar course are the following:
- To widen the scope of knowledge of all graduate student by requiring them to participate in seminars related to and different from their research topic
- To enable each graduate student to gain knowledge of what each other is doing in order to establish a sense of community
- To develop/improve confidence in presentation skills and techniques
Course Content
Offered on a no credit basis only for students electing the option of Master of Science in Civil Engineering with thesis. Student, faculty, and visitor presentations of current research topics in civil engineering. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (F/S)
Course Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes of the graduate seminar course are the following:
- The students will gain a knowledge of ongoing studies and researches in different areas of civil engineering division
- The students will develop a self-confidence in presentation skills and techniques
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||