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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: DIL514
Course Name: English for Specific Purposes 4
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: It is aimed to develop professional language skills at the upper level by using original professional materials prepared by our lecturers for the academic programs that the students continue. In this course, the concept of ethics, the ethical debates in the future fields of study, the latest technological developments in the field and the effects of these developments are emphasized.
Course Content: Advanced knowledge and terminology related to the department, activities for the four basic skills of students, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students can easily understand everything they hear or read.
2) Students can summarize and synthesize the knowledge they have acquired from different written or oral sources and present a discussion on these sources with a fluent and natural expression.
3) Students can express themselves fully by using a fluent, natural and understandable language.
4) Students can benefit from subtle differences while expressing themselves in complex situations.
5) Students can write fluent and complex reports, articles or compositions that describe a problem or event, or include a critical assessment of literary works.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Recognition of the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
2) Recognition of the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
3) Basic terms in the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
4) Basic terms in the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
5) Occupational areas and working conditions. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
6) Occupational areas and working conditions. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
7) Tools and equipment used in the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
8) Midterm Week
9) Theories and methods prevailing in the field and profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
10) The theories and methods that prevail in the field and profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
11) Scientific ethics. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
12) Scientific ethics. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
13) Current developments in the field and studies. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
14) Current developments in the field and studies. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
15) Final Week
16) Final Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Her bölüm için bir öğretim görevlimiz tarafından hazırlanan orijinal ve otantik materyaller.
References: Original and authentic materials prepared by a faculty member for each department.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex civil engineering system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Karmaşık mühendislik problemlerinin veya inşaat mühendisliği araştırma konularının incelenmesi için deney tasarlama, deney yapma, veri toplama, sonuçları analiz etme ve yorumlama becerisi.
6) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; en az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi.
7) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
8) Etik ilkelerine uygun davranma, mesleki ve etik sorumluluk ve yazılım mühendisliği uygulamalarında kullanılan standartlar hakkında bilgi.
9) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
10) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex civil engineering system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Karmaşık mühendislik problemlerinin veya inşaat mühendisliği araştırma konularının incelenmesi için deney tasarlama, deney yapma, veri toplama, sonuçları analiz etme ve yorumlama becerisi.
6) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; en az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi.
7) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
8) Etik ilkelerine uygun davranma, mesleki ve etik sorumluluk ve yazılım mühendisliği uygulamalarında kullanılan standartlar hakkında bilgi.
9) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
10) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 10 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
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