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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7CE474ENGINEERING FOR SUSTAINABILITY3+0+03415.08.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To teach sustainability and sustainability issues in engineering
To provide fundamental knowledge for understanding the sustainable use of energy and materials
To raise awareness about the importance of sustainability in civil engineering applications
To give skills to write engineering reports
Course Content The course aims to teach sustainability and sustainability issues in engineering and sustainable use of energy and materials, sustainable infrastructure solutions for civil engineering applications
Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Nigmet Uzal nigmet.uzal@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Engineering for Sustainability A Practical Guide for Sustainable Design 1st Edition - May 1, 2012 Imprint: Elsevier Authors: Gerald Jonker, Jan Harmsen
Course Notes Collaboration or copying from others during any exam will not be tolerated and may result in zero credit and will be punished to all extents.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %30
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %20
Health %10
Field %20

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 30
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 10 1 10
Yazılı Sınav 1 25 25
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 3 42
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 20 20
Okuma 5 3 15
Yüz Yüze Ders 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 115

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 explain what sustainability is?
2 explain the role of sustainability in engineering design process
3 describe principles of materials selection based on sustainable principles
4 apply a systematic approach to system redesign in terms of energy efficiency, water efficiency and transport efficiency
5 prepare engineering reports and express small groups

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Fundamentals of Sustainability and Understanding Natural Systems Reading Assignment I
2 Sustainable Development and Role of Engineers
3 Sustainable Engineering: Concepts, Principles, and Frameworks Reading Assignment II
4 Sustainable Engineering: Concepts, Principles, and Frameworks
5 Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Design
6 Measuring Sustainability
7 Sustainability Indicators Reading Assignment IV
8 Tools For Sustainability Assessment
9 Life Cycle Assessment
10 Sustainable Construction Materials
11 Sustainable Building and Sustainable Infrastructure Rating Systems
12 Sustainable Transportation Systems
13 Sustainability Guidelines for Civil Engineers
14 Sustainable Practices in Engineering in Civil Engineering Applications

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 1 1 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 4
C1 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 5
C2 4 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 1 2 5
C3 4 4 4 2 3 2 3 2 1 2 5
C4 3 3 3 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 5
C5 1 1 1 2 3 5 3 2 3 2 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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