Basic Information

Course Code:

CE 1011

Course Name:

Introduction to Civil Engineering and Ethics

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Prof. ALİ DANANDEH MEHR

Course Objectives

The Introduction to Civil Engineering and Ethics course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the profession, industry standards, and professional responsibilities.

Course Content

Gaining awareness of engineering ethics means understanding the historical development of the profession and being able to evaluate the social/environmental impacts of engineering solutions.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Labi, S. (2014). Introduction to civil engineering systems: A systems perspective to the development of civil engineering facilities. John Wiley & Sons.Rubin, E. S., & Davidson, C. I. (2001). Introduction to Engineering and the Environment (Vol. 61). New York: McGraw-Hill.Chance, S., Lawlor, R., Direito, I., & Mitchell, J. (2021). Above and beyond: ethics and responsibility in civil engineering. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 26(1), 93-116.McCuen, R. H., Ezzell, E. Z., & Wong, M. K. (2011). Fundamentals of civil engineering: An introduction to the ASCE body of knowledge. CRC Press.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	The student will be able to explain the main disciplines of civil engineering (structural, geotechnical, transportation, hydraulic, environmental, etc.) and their roles in meeting societal needs; analyze the historical development of civil engineering and its current scope.
LO2	The student will be able to understand the fundamental principles of engineering ethics, the ethical codes of relevant professional organizations (such as TMMOB and ASCE), and how to evaluate ethical dilemmas in engineering decisions; discuss their ethical responsibilities through real-world case studies.
LO3	The student will be able to explain the responsibilities of civil engineers towards society, the environment, and sustainability; develop a professional approach that prioritizes safety, quality, environmental protection, and public welfare in engineering projects.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to Civil Engineering - Course Rules
2	Hydraulics, hydrology, and environmental engineering.
3	Coastal and port structures
4	Construction materials
5	Concrete structures
6	Still Structures
7	Technical trip 1
8	Roads and Traffic Engineering
9	Technical trip 2
10	Sustainability
11	Academic and engineering ethics - Engineering in the US and Türkiye.
12	Soil and geotechnical engineering
13	Project presentation
14	Project presentation
15	Project presentation

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	2.00	28.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	14	1.00	14.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	6.00	6.00
Research Presentation	1	24.00	24.00
Field Study	2	9.00	18.00
Total Workload (Hours)			90
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Project	%50
2	Final Exam	%50
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Technical Trip	They participate in a pre-planned technical field trip and report on what they learned during the trip.	Equipment located at the MGM station
3	Seminar	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, IT, listening and comprehension, managerial skills	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Sustainable Development Goals