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Construction Technology - Course Descriptions
COMP 100 Introduction to Computer (2,2)3
Introductory course to computers and their application. Topics covered include hardware and software concepts, as well as consideration of the organization and functioning of a computer system, along with office automation, databases, and various applications of computers. Practical sessions include DOS commands, word processing, and spreadsheets .
TURK 100 Turkish (2,0)2
The course aims to give the historical development, linguistic features, types of oral and written communication of the Turkish language and give examples on the written errors of the language .
HIST 100 History of Turkish Reforms (2,0)2
A history of the construction of the Turkish Republic under the light of Kemal Atatürk’s principles, and a brief history of Cyprus covering the Ottoman Rule, British Rule, foundation of Republic of Cyprus, civil strife, the intervention of Turkey and the political developments until the establishment of TRNC.
PHYS 101 Physics I (3,1)3
This course is the first in a two semester series of general physics designed for engineering majors. A study of the basic concepts in physics including forces and basic principles of vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions, Newton's Laws of motion, work and energy, potential energy and conservation of energy.
CE 101 Engineering Drawing (1,2)2
Drawing instruments and their use, lettering, Geometrical constructions. Orthographic, isometric projections, sketching and sectioning. Introduction to descriptive geometry, conics, perspective drawing, civil engineering applications.
CT 103 Introduction to Construction Technology (2,0)2
An orientation course to provide counsel to the student on the major areas of civil engineering, including information on typical activity of civil engineers, integrated course sequences and content, and an introduction of the faculty. Historical, aesthetic and environmental considerations in civil engineering. Professional engineering practice and codes of ethics.
MATH 105 Basic Mathematics I (2,0)2
Equations and inequalities. Manipulation of algebraic expressions. Trigonometry and the expansion of relation between quantitative ratios and proportions space description of two and three-dimensional forms and their applications. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Vectors and Matrices.
MATH 106 Basic Mathematics II (2,0)2
Introduction to limits. Definition and properties of the limits. Fundamentals of derivatives. Basic rules of differentiation. Applications of the derivative. Integrals. Definite and indefinite integrals. Basic rules of integrations. Applications of definite integrals. Geometry.
CE 106 Geology for Civil Engineers (3,0)3
Structure of the earth. Geological cycles, mineral and rocks. External processes on land and in the sea. Internal rocks. Internal processes, including deformation of rocks and earthquakes. Topics of interest to civil engineering students.
ARCH 107 Surveying & Mapping (1,2)2
Basic principles of surveying, different types of surveying operations are shown with practical experiments on fields. Oblique, Isometric, axonometric and perspective view of a construction and drawings. Setting out a house on a field, curved frontage, mark lines, building lines. Explained and practical field experiments are carried out. Degree systems and centesimal systems are shown. Linear surveying, use of Abney level. Theodolite is shown in field practices. Contouring, tachometry and mensuration are explained. A plan of a universal house is drawn.
ENGL 122 English II (3,0)3
The primary aim of this course is to help students develop study skills including use of dictionaries and reference materials, finding relevant sources in the library. Tuition will be given in paraphrasing, summarizing information, writing short essays and short research reports that are clear in terms of overall structure, organization, and development of ideas, and which demonstrate on appropriate academic style. Students will also participate in discussions and debates, putting forward clear ideas, opinions and argument, plus give short oral presentations in class.
ARCH 205 Static I (2,0)2
Interactive roles of architects and engineers. Structural principles. The structure of buildings; structural requirements; primary and secondary loads; static of structural elements; moments, basic states of stress and strain; modules of elasticity; structural properties of areas.
CE 207 Materials Science (2,2)3
Engineering requirements of materials; the structure of matter; atomic arrangements, structural imperfection, atom movements. Mechanical properties of materials. Concepts of force, stress, deformation and strain; elastic, and plastic behavior; viscosity; rheological models. Creep, brittleness, ductility, hardness, fatigue, toughness, resilience, and damping characteristics of materials.
CE 208 Materials of Construction (2,2)3
Production types used in construction, properties and related tests for the following materials are covered: ferrous metal, bituminous materials, clay products, timber, building stones, mineral aggregates, lime gypsum, hydraulic cements and concrete. Constituents, theories of mix design, principal steps in production, physical and mechanical and mechanical properties of concrete.
CE 314 Construction Economy (3,0)3
Introduction to the profession of Civil Engineering. Introduction to engineering, economy. Interest and money-time relationship. Depreciation, valuation depletion. Basic methods for making economy studies. Risk-decision analysis. Selection between alternatives and the replacement problem. Application to the related to various constructions projects. Quality measurement and cost estimating of a building project.
CE 415 Construction Management (3,0)3
Profile of construction sector; company and site organization. Documents in a contract file, types of contracts. General specifications for public works. Technical specifications. Working schedules; manpower and equipment requirements on the job. Quantity measurement monthly payments. Final account and payment. Safety in construction. Economical and juridical basis of construction planning. Methods of planning. Gnat charts, networks. CPM and PERT Arrow and present system. Rock drilling and blasting operations.
Xxxxx Free Elective (3,0)3 Totally 3 Free Elective courses must be taken.
CE xxx Technical Elective (3,0)3
Totally 5 Technical Elective courses must be taken.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSES
CE 421 Pavement Design (3,0)3
Theories, principles and practice in the structural design and construction of highway, design of pavement evaluation performance survey, and the design of asphalted mixtures. Types of pavements, material characteristics for sub grade, sub base, base, binder and wearing layers. Thickness design using AASHTO design manual, other pavement design approaches, properties of concrete, asphalted concrete.
CE 422 Traffic Engineering (3,0)3
Detailed study of transportation planning process. Inventory of existing travel demand. Different types of O-D studies, analysis and model building. Trip generation, trip distribution model split and trip assignment techniques, forecasting and plan evaluation.
CE 423 Airways (3,0)3
Air traffic system, airport definitions and minimum requirements, runways sizes and construction, material used, airport modeling, design and calculations, car parks, customers lounge, customs and loading bays, shops, duty-free areas, cafeterias and check in designs and modeling, tower modeling, computerized access in airports.
CE 424 Tunneling (3,0)3
Development of highway, railway and metro tunnels. Profiles and cross sections of railways and metro’s. Theories of vertical, lateral and bottom pressures. A numerical example by segment design. Novel techniques and equipment used in construction. Subway and deep level stations.
CE 425 Railways (3,0)3
Introduction to railways. Development in rail transportation. Drag mechanics of locomotives. Basic elements of railways. Rail, traverse, ballast. Stations. Setting out railway project.
CE 426 Highway Engineering (3-0)3
Principles of highway location and planning, with consideration of economic, environmental, and other impacts. Capacity analysis of intersections and highways, passing-lane design, and risk-cost based horizontal and vertical alignment design. Introduction to design software through coursework and term projects. Developments in concrete road construction, airport pavements.
CE 428 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3,0)3
Scope, definition and historical development of Environmental Engineering. Overall and coherent view of environmental engineering concepts and environmental engineering education. Technical, economical and organization considerations of environmental quality management
CE 429 Admixtures for Concrete (3,0)3
Definition of term an admixture for concrete. Effect of surface-active substances on process of cements hydration and microstructure development. Chemical and mineral admixtures. Performance of air-entraining admixtures, water- reducing, retarding, and accelerating admixtures. Natural pozzolans, fly ash, silica fume and ground granulated blast furnace slag. Behavior of fresh and hardened concrete modified with different admixtures.
CE 430 Construction Site Techniques (3,0)3
Principles of construction job layout: working schedules, materials; manpower and equipment requirement on the job; organization for building, bridge, tunnel, airport, dam, and harbor sites.
CE 463 Construction Quantity Surveying (3,0)3
Measurement of quantities for construction projects. Work breakdown structure. Industry measurement standards.
CE 464 Construction Estimating and Analysis (3,0)3
Estimation of construction project costs: direct and indirect, labor, material, and equipment. Overhead and profit. Bidding. Computer-based estimating.
CE 465 Construction Project Scheduling (3,0)3
Basic construction project scheduling procedures. Work breakdown structure, critical path method, and scheduling logic. Activity durations, status reports, resource allocation, and control.
Date : 2008-11-21
