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Civil Engineering (English)

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: DIL513
Course Name: English for Specific Purposes 3
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Eğitim Danışmanı GÜLŞAH ERDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. CEM ŞENCAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This academic course is for undergraduate students. Materials prepared by our lecturers are used during the classes and upper-intermadiate level of English is aimed to be obtained. The courses are about the latest developments and studies in Natural and Social Sicences Fields and basic concepts are covered according to their needs during the classes.
Course Content: Reading, speaking, listening and writing activities related with the students fields according to their level of English.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students learn the vocabulary about theri deparmtents
2) Students read articles and reading texts about their own departments
3) Students learn how to write essays and articles about the related topics of their departments
4) Students do audio-visual activities
5) Students do researches about thier own fields and do presantations and projects as homework

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) basic information about the profession
1) occupational analysis Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
2) recognition of the profession Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
3) Detailed definitions about the profession Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
4) Detailed definitions about the profession Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
5) Occupational areas and working condiitons in the field Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
6) Professional tools and terms used in the field Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
7) Reaserach and presentation techniques related with their fields Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
8) mid-term exam week
9) Occupational theories and concepts Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
10) Occupational theories and concepts Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
11) occupational analysis and professional studies Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
12) Occupational analysis and researches Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
13) Scientific ethics Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
14) Current developments in the field Authentic and original materials prepared by the lecturers of the Foreign Languages Department
15) final exam week
16) final exam week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: öğretim görevlilerimiz tarafından tamamen öğrencilerimizin alanlarına yönelik olarak hazırlanmış kitapçıklar.
References: çeşitli websitelerinden konular ile ilgili ilişkili kullanılabilecek kaynaklar ve öğrencilerin alanlarına yönelik gelişmeleri yakından takip edebilecekleri websiteleri, güncel makale ve araştırmalar.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve problems related to Civil Engineering and near engineering disciplines; have the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose
2) To have sufficient background in basic sciences such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Civil Engineering; have the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields for engineering solutions
3) Ability to analyze a system, system component or process related to Civil Engineering problem and to design under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; has the ability to apply modern civil engineering design methods in this direction
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for civil engineering applications; have the ability to use information technologies effectively
5) Has the ability of designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting the results in different disciplines of civil engineering (structures, construction materials, geotechnical, hydraulic, transportation)
6) To be able to access information and to do resource research for this purpose, have the ability to use databases and other information sources
7) Ability to work effectively in individual and multi-disciplinary teams
8) Has the ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish
9) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to renew themselves continuously
10) Have the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
11) Awareness of construction project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; has an awareness of the legal consequences of engineering applications
12) To be aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; to be aware of the issues of entrepreneurship and innovation
13) To be able to use a foreign language at a minimum B1 level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
14) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced level of European Computer Users License.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve problems related to Civil Engineering and near engineering disciplines; have the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose
2) To have sufficient background in basic sciences such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Civil Engineering; have the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields for engineering solutions
3) Ability to analyze a system, system component or process related to Civil Engineering problem and to design under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; has the ability to apply modern civil engineering design methods in this direction
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for civil engineering applications; have the ability to use information technologies effectively
5) Has the ability of designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting the results in different disciplines of civil engineering (structures, construction materials, geotechnical, hydraulic, transportation)
6) To be able to access information and to do resource research for this purpose, have the ability to use databases and other information sources
7) Ability to work effectively in individual and multi-disciplinary teams
8) Has the ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish
9) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to renew themselves continuously
10) Have the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
11) Awareness of construction project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; has an awareness of the legal consequences of engineering applications
12) To be aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; to be aware of the issues of entrepreneurship and innovation
13) To be able to use a foreign language at a minimum B1 level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
14) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced level of European Computer Users License.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 0 4 56
Homework Assignments 10 0 7 70
Midterms 1 0 1 1
Final 1 0 1 1
Total Workload 128