CE 1021 – Computer-Aided Technical Drawing
This course introduces first-year Civil Engineering students to the fundamental principles and practical skills of computer-aided drafting (CAD) using AutoCAD. Students will become familiar with the AutoCAD interface, coordinate systems, drawing setup, and file management procedures. The course covers the essential drawing and editing commands used to create accurate two-dimensional (2D) engineering drawings, including lines, polylines, circles, arcs, rectangles, hatching, dimensioning, text annotation, layers, object properties, and blocks. Students will also learn techniques for modifying drawings, applying precision tools such as object snaps and tracking, organizing drawings using layers and templates, and preparing layouts for plotting and printing. Through hands-on exercises related to civil engineering applications, the course aims to develop students' technical drafting skills, spatial visualization abilities, and proficiency in producing clear, standardized engineering drawings in accordance with professional drafting conventions.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 3
MATH 1001 – Calculus I
Trigonometric Functions and their basic properties, Inverse trigonometric functions, Logarithmic and exponential functions, Limit and continuity of functions of one variable, Derivative, Drawing function graph, Derivative applications, Optimization problems, Definite and indefinite (Riemann) Integrals, Finding the area under the curve, Theorem, Integral Techniques, Areas, Surfaces, Volumes, Absolute Integrals, Series.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
PHYS 1001 – Physics I
Vectors, vector properties, vector components and unit vector definition, motion in one dimension, position in one dimension, definition of velocity and velocity, instantaneous velocity, definition of ınstantaneous velocity, acceleration, one-dimensional constant acceleration, free falling motion of objects, obtaining kinematic equations by calculation motion in two dimensions, position for two dimensional motion, definition of velocity and acceleration vectors, two dimensional motion with constant acceleration, parabolic motion, uniform circular motion, tangential and angular acceleration, laws of motion, concept of force, Newton’s first law, definition of mass , Newton’s second law, gravitational force and weight, Newton’s third law, applications of newton's laws of motion, friction force, circular motion and other applications of newton's laws of motion, energy and energy transfer, work done by constant force, scalar product of two vectors, work done by a variable force, potential energy of a system, conservation of mechanical energy, change in mechanical energy for nonconservative forces , relationship between conservative force and potential energy, linear momentum and collisions, ımpulse and momentum, collision in one dimension, collision in two dimensions, definition of center of mass.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 4
PHYL 1001 – Physics I Laboratory
This course covers Newtonian mechanics, kinematics, dynamics, force, work, kinetic and potential energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, and gravitation.
Credits: 1
ECTS: 2
CS 1001 – Introduction to Programming I
This course covers basic programming concepts such as variables, data types, selection, iteration, functions, lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries and file I/O.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 6
CE 1013 – Earth Sciences
The course covers the origin of the Earth, as well as the formation, distribution, and properties of minerals and rocks. It also introduces geological phenomena related to processes such as weathering, sedimentation, and metamorphism. The use of geological maps, principles of engineering geology, the theory of plate tectonics, and earthquakes constitute the core topics of the course.
Credits: 2
ECTS: 5
CE 1011 – Introduction to Civil Engineering and Ethics
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.
Credits: 2
ECTS: 3
ENEN 1002 – English for Engineers II
This course is designed to help students improve their English language skills by immersing them in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing. The course includes learning activities that aim to improve the students’ English-language competencies overall and more specifically reading and writing skills which will be conducted within the scope of the related topics.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 3
MATH 1002 – Calculus II
This course covers sequences, series, convergence tests, the three-dimensional coordinate system, vectors, dot product and cross product, lines, planes and quadric surfaces, vector-valued functions and space curves, derivatives and integrals of vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, limits and continuity, partial derivatives, directional derivatives and the gradient vector, finding and classifying local and absolute extrema, the method of Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals and their applications, vector fields, Green's and Stokes' theorems, curl and divergence, and line and surface integrals.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
MATH 1004 – Linear Algebra
This course covers systems of linear equations, row reduction and echelon forms, matrix algebra and linear transformations, determinants, vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence and bases, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization, inner product spaces and the Gram–Schmidt orthogonalization process, and engineering applications.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
PHYS 1002 – Physics II
Properties of Electric Charges, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field, Electric Field Lines, Motion of Charged Particles in a Uniform Electric Field, Electric Flux and Gauss's Law, Applications of Gauss's Law, Potential Difference and Electric Potential, Electric Potential Created by Point Charges, Electric Potential Formed by Continuous Charge Distribution , Capacitance and Dielectrics, How Capacitances are Connected to the Circuit, Energy Stored in Charged Capacitance, Charge and Resistance, Electric Current, Resistance, Electrical Power, Direct Current Circuits, Series and Parallel Connection of Resistors, Kirchhoff's Law, RC Circuits, Magnetic Field and Force, Magnetic Torque Effect of Field, Hall Effect, Source of Magnetic Field, Biot-Savart Law, Magnetic Flux, Ampere's Law.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 4
PHYL 1002 – Physics II Laboratory
This course covers experiments on electromagnetism and basic electrical circuits, electric fields, electric potential, capacitance, resistance, direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, magnetic fields and magnetic forces, electromagnetic induction, inductance, and electromagnetic waves.
Credits: 1
ECTS: 2
CE 1012 – Statics
The course content covers; fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics, vectors, force systems, equilibrium of material points (particles) and rigid bodies in plane and space. The principles of free body diagrams used in solving engineering problems, calculation of center of gravity and moments of inertia of geometric shapes are examined. Additionally, the analysis of isostatic structural systems such as truss systems, frames, and cables, and the determination of support reactions and internal forces in these systems are detailed.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 1022 – Surveying
The course content covers the fundamental concepts of surveying, surveying instruments, and field surveying methods. Leveling, distance and angle measurements, the basic elements of a map, and the calculations and corrections used in topographic map production are introduced. Furthermore, coordinate systems, the concept of datum, and current data collection techniques are evaluated from the perspective of rapid spatial data production and querying for engineering projects.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 4
ENEN 1001 – English for Engineers I
The course focuses on both written and spoken English, preparing students to engage effectively in academic studies and professional environments. Through tasks such as instructional writing, technical descriptions, interviews, and structured academic paragraphs, students will strengthen their ability to express ideas clearly, logically, and persuasively in English relevant to engineering contexts.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 3
MATH 2003 – Differential Equations
This course covers the study of first-order differential equations, the existence and uniqueness theorem, separable, homogeneous, and exact differential equations, second- and higher-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, the methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters, the Euler–Cauchy equation, the Laplace transform and its application to initial value problems, and systems of linear differential equations.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
CE 2001 – Hydrology
Water cycle, distribution of water in space and time, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, groundwater flow, flow records and analysis, river basins, snowmelt, and hydrograph analysis.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 2003 – Dynamics
This course covers the fundamental principles of engineering dynamics, including the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles, relative and dependent motion analysis, and the application of Newton’s laws in various coordinate systems. The course also introduces work–energy principles, conservation of energy, impulse–momentum methods, and impact analysis. In addition, planar kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies are studied, including translation, rotation, and general plane motion. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, and the application of appropriate analytical methods.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 2005 – Material Science
The course introduces fundamental concepts of materials science and the classification of engineering materials, followed by the study of atomic structure and bonding to understand material behavior. It then covers polymeric and ceramic materials, along with the physical and mechanical properties of materials and principles of strength of materials. Key concepts such as engineering stress, strain, Young’s modulus, and stress–strain behaviour including elastic and plastic deformation, are explored, together with yield strength, ductility, and toughness. The course concludes with an overview of construction materials and an introduction to material deformation and methods for detecting defects and failure.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 2007 – Strength of Material
The course content first establishes a foundation with Introduction, Concepts, and Principles; then delves into Internal Forces, States of Stress and Strain, and Kinematics and Stress-Strain Relationships in detail. Subsequently, it moves on to Strain Energy and Allowable Stresses, focusing on the Fundamentals of Bar Strength, Internal Forces, and Equivalence Relationships. In light of all this information, fundamental loading conditions such as Axial Normal Force, Shear Force, Torsion, and Simple Bending, and their effects are examined in detail.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
MATH 2006 – Numerical Analysis for Engineers
Numerical methods for finding roots of equations, solution techniques for linear and nonlinear systems of equations, interpolation and curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, and an introduction to numerical optimization methods.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
CE 2002 – Structural Analysis I
History of structural engineering; Classification of structures; Structural systems for load transmission; Dead, live, and environmental loads; Load combinations; Structural stability; External and internal forces; Types of supports; Static determinacy, indeterminacy, and unstable; Calculation of reaction forces and moments; Superposition principle; Method of joints and method of section in planar truss systems; Axial, shear forces, and bending moment in simple beams, frames and gerber giders; Normal, shear, and moment diagrams.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 2004 – Construction Material
This course provides an introduction to construction materials, aggregates, binding materials (lime, gypsum, cement, pozzolans, admixtures), factors affecting concrete and concrete strength, properties of fresh concrete, concrete mix design, concrete production, properties of hardened concrete, bricks, building blocks, Portland cement, and ferrous metals.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CHM 1001 – General Chemistry
The CHM1001 covers the fundamental aspects of general chemistry. Matter and its properties, Uncertainty and Significant figures, Dimensional analysis, Atom and atomic theory, Mass relationships in chemical reactions, Reactions in aqueous solutions, Gases, Thermochemistry, Electronic structure of atoms, Periodic table, Chemical binding, Liquids and solids, Physical properties of solutions, Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry are the sub-titles of this course.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 2006 – Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineering
This course covers the definition and properties of fluids, shear stress and viscosity, the behavior of fluids at rest, pressure and its measurement, the kinematics of fluid flow, the application of the fundamental conservation laws to fluid motion, and pipe flows and head losses.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 2008 – Transportation Engineering
The course content covers the fundamental concepts of transportation engineering and its role within civil engineering. As an introduction to transportation systems, the course examines road transportation and the relationships between roads and the economy, energy, and the environment. Additionally, the geometric design of roads, as well as vertical and horizontal alignment adjustments, constitute the core topics of the course.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
ENEC 2000 – Engineering Economics
This course covers an introduction to engineering economics; interest and financial equivalence; cash flow diagrams and cash flow series; net present value (NPV) analysis; nominal and effective interest rates; project evaluation methods (NPV, EAC, IRR, and payback period); sensitivity analysis; inflation; the effects of depreciation and income tax on economic analysis; benefit–cost analysis for public projects; and engineering economics applications using spreadsheet software.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 3
MATH 2005 – Probability and Statistics for Engineers
This course covers an introduction to probability theory and set theory; random variables and probability functions; discrete random variables and their distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, and Hypergeometric); continuous random variables and their distributions (Normal, Exponential, Gamma, Chi-square, t, and F distributions); joint probability distributions; covariance and correlation; the Central Limit Theorem and sampling distributions; descriptive statistics and data analysis; confidence intervals and statistical inference; and computational data analysis using Minitab.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 3000 – Internship
The course content of Internship I includes practical training in civil engineering fields such as construction site activities, surveying, concrete works, structural applications, quality control, safety procedures, project management, and technical reporting. Students observe and participate in engineering tasks under professional supervision to gain hands-on experience related to planning, execution, and monitoring of civil engineering projects.
Credits: 1
ECTS: 5
CE 3001 – Reinforced Concrete I
This course provides students with materials, analysis, and design of essential parts of reinforced concrete structures.The course includes materials in terms of concrete and steel. Additionally, the course conveys students concepts and application of bending and shear in reinforced concrete structural components like beams and columns.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 3005 – Structural Analysis II
Deflection; Influence Lines; Virtual Work Method; Force Method; Introduction to Displacement Methods and Slope-Deflection Method; Moment Distribution Method (Cross Method).
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 3007 – Soil Mechanics
This course covers the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics, soil phase relationships, physical and index properties of soils, unit weight concepts, water content, void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, and the relationships among these properties; laboratory tests for the determination of index properties; soil classification systems, sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction principles and the Proctor test; the concept of stress, total stress, pore water pressure, effective stress, shear strength, laboratory tests for determining shear strength parameters, and the determination of soil shear strength parameters by means of the Mohr circle using test data.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
CE 3002 – Construction Management
The Construction Management course covers the basic principles of planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling construction projects. The course includes topics such as cost estimation, resource management, project scheduling, quality control, safety management, contract administration, and the application of modern management techniques in construction projects.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 3004 – Reinforced Concrete II
This course provides students with knowledge about the materials, analysis, and design of the basic components of reinforced concrete structures. The course content includes concrete, reinforcement, and steel materials. Furthermore, the course provides students with information about bending and shear concepts and applications in reinforced concrete structural elements such as slabs, foundations, and shear walls.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 3006 – Hydraulics
This course focuses on the fundamentals of open channel flow, flow classification including uniform and non-uniform flow, laminar and turbulent flow, and steady and unsteady flow, the energy loss equation and the computation of uniform flow, channel design, compound channels and optimum hydraulic sections, the computation of critical flow, and the analysis of gradually varied and rapidly varied flow. The course also covers methods for measuring flow characteristics using hydraulic structures.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 3008 – Steel Structures
History of steel structures / Steel structural systems / Steel as a material / Design principles of steel structures / Safety, loads and load combinations / Connections and connection members / Riveted and bolted connections / Welded connections / Tension members / Splice Plates / Compression Members / One-piece compression Members / Bending Members.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
AREA ELECTIVE COURSES
CE 4000 – Internship II
This course is taken following the summer office internship. It covers the recording of internship data and the basic principles of writing an internship report. The course also includes reporting on the internship’s objectives, as well as providing a summary and explanations regarding the project at the internship site.
Credits: 1
ECTS: 5
CE 4001 – Project I
In this course, students conduct a comprehensive engineering project individually or in groups. The project process includes problem definition, literature review, determination of design criteria and constraints, conducting engineering analyses, and developing solution alternatives. The developed solutions are evaluated within the framework of realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, sustainability, occupational health and safety, and feasibility. During the project process, students use modern engineering software, develop interdisciplinary approaches, and apply project planning and management skills. The work is documented and evaluated through technical reports and oral presentations.
Credits: 2
ECTS: 5
CE 4002 – Project II
In this course, students undertake a comprehensive engineering project individually or in groups. The project process includes problem definition, literature review, determination of design criteria and constraints, engineering analysis, and development of alternative solutions. The developed solutions are evaluated within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, sustainability, occupational health and safety, and feasibility. During the project, students use modern engineering software, develop interdisciplinary approaches, and apply project planning and management skills. The work is documented and evaluated through technical reports and oral presentations.
Credits: 6
ECTS: 10
CE 4005 – Strength of Materials II
Stresses in beams / Beam deflection / Beam design / Buckling of columns / Torsion in round shafts / visualizing stress and strain.
Credits: 4
ECTS: 5
CE 4006 – Coastal and Harbour Structures
The subject, importance, and general definitions of coastal and harbor engineering. Sea waves. Characteristic properties and classification of waves. Wave theories. Wave prediction methods. Variation of waves in coastal areas. Wave energy and wave forces. Solid material transport and coastal erosion. Coastal protection methods. Sloping breakwaters. Vertical-faced breakwaters. General characteristics of ports. Principles of port planning. Determining unit load and optimal port capacity. Quays and jetties.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4008 – Traffic Systems
This course introduces general information about the field of traffic engineering and its applications. The course provides an introduction to traffic engineering. Information is provided on traffic flow parameters such as traffic flow, traffic speed, average speed, traffic density, basic traffic flow models, and traffic flow models. Additionally, the Poisson model and other models related to traffic engineering are presented.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4009 – Concrete Technology
In the course, advanced level concrete and concrete components are given information. Information on binder types used in concrete, cement content and additives, fresh concrete and solid concrete properties are provided. With this information, it is possible to solve technical problems related to concrete that can be encountered in business life.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4011 – Water Resources Engineering
Water resource development, river morphology, solid matter movement in rivers, river regulation, flood control, river transportation, water resource planning, weirs, dams, spillways, energy dissipators, water intake structures, hydroelectric power plants, irrigation-drainage, and economic analysis of water resources.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4012 – Highway Materials
This course covers asphalt composition, production, physical properties, asphalt mixtures, testing methods, pavement distress, maintenance and rehabilitation practices, and sustainable asphalt technologies.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4013 – Computer Aided Structural Design
This course provides the main concept of the analysis and design of essential parts of steel and reinforced concrete structures in computer. The course includes definition of steel, concrete and rebar to the computer as the main materials. The course conveys to students the concepts and application of bending and shear in computer.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4014 – Matrix Structural Analysis
Stiffness and load matrices in bar elements. Matrix displacement method. Application of the method to two and three-dimensional structural systems. Stiffness and load matrices in continuous medium elements. Matrix force method. Non-linear systems in terms of material and geometry changes. Application of the method to dynamic analysis of structural systems.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4015 – Steel Projects
General information about steel materials and steel structures is presented in the course. Introduction to steel structures and material properties of steel, design of steel structural project are introduced.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4016 – Reinforced Concrete Project
Design of all structural elements. Column, beam, foundation, shear wall, connection, slab and design of the building for seismic loads.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4018 – Pavement Design
This course covers pavement types, traffic loading, soil properties, pavement materials, flexible and rigid pavement design, drainage, pavement distress, and maintenance and rehabilitation practices.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4019 – Dynamics of Structures
This course gives an introduction for the earthquake; definition of static and dynamic loads; Single degree of freedom systems; Multi degree of freedom systems (lumped mass systems); Free vibrations; Forced vibrations: impulse loads, support motions (earthquake loading); Calculation of response spectrum; Design spectrum; Modal combination of modal maximum.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4020 – Engineering For Sustainable Development
This course provides the students with a fundamental background on the concept of sustainable development and how to consider sustainability in engineering systems. Means for assessing sustainability will also be presented through the use of indicators and measures.The role of engineering in achieving a more sustainable society will be explored.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4021 – Intelligent Transportation Systems
The course covers the historical development of Intelligent Transportation Systems, their relationship with other areas of transportation, and current ITS applications. It also includes the evaluation of selected case studies, along with discussions on the practical challenges and impacts associated with ITS implementations.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4022 – Environmental Engineering
The course introduces the main environmental issues and potential solutions, emphasizing water quality, water supply, and wastewater treatment. Some examples of the applications of artificial intelligence methods to solve various environmental problems are also introduced. The students complete a self-selected research topic in the environmental engineering field and provide a presentation.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4023 – Engineering Aesthetics
This course provides the students with the basic knowledge on the intersection between engineering and aesthetics to enhance the functionality of engineering project and their user satisfaction. It explains the general principles of visual design and their applications in engineerng structures and construction. This is in addition to the principles of assessment of user experience and social perception to achieve the satisfactory aesthetics levels of engineering projects. it includes the practical applications and their manifestations in national and international case studies.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4024 – Urban Planning
This course introduces the principles, concepts, and methodologies involved in city planning. It discusses the relationship between the management of urban development, infrastructure design, transportation planning, environmental sustainability, and the social aspects of city planning and its engineering outcomes.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4027 – Introduction to Environmental Geotechnics
Introduction to environmental geotechnics and basic concepts, Properties of contaminated soils and types of contaminants, Contaminant transport mechanisms (advection, diffusion, dispersion), Permeability and seepage control, Waste containment systems (landfills), Geosynthetics and barrier systems, Ground improvement and stabilization techniques, Biological and chemical remediation methods, Environmental risk assessment, Relevant laboratory tests and field applications.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4037 – Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Introduction to earthquake engineering and basic concepts, Seismic waves and characteristics of ground motion, Dynamic properties of soils (shear modulus, damping), One-dimensional site response analysis, Soil amplification and local site effects, Mechanism and evaluation of liquefaction, Effective stress and pore water pressure under seismic loading, Slope stability under earthquake conditions, Seismic behavior of foundations, Soil–structure interaction, Principles of seismic geotechnical design.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4038 – Experimental Principles in Geotechnical Engineering
Introduction to experimental methods in geotechnical engineering, Sampling techniques (disturbed / undisturbed), Soil classification tests (sieve analysis, Atterberg limits), Physical property tests (unit weight, water content, etc.), Compaction tests (Proctor), Shear strength tests (direct shear, triaxial), Consolidation and settlement tests, Permeability tests, Field tests (SPT, CPT, etc.), Data analysis and interpretation, Experimental errors and data reliability.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5
CE 4040 – Soil Improvement Methods
Introduction to ground improvement and its necessity, Modification of soil behavior through improvement, Mechanical methods (compaction, vibro techniques), Drainage and consolidation acceleration methods, Stone columns and deep mixing, Jet grouting and grouting techniques, Ground improvement with geosynthetics, Chemical stabilization (lime, cement, etc.), Liquefaction mitigation techniques, Slope stabilization and foundation improvement, Field applications and performance evaluation.
Credits: 3
ECTS: 5