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    FENG 101 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Fundamentals of Engineering Culture
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    FENG 101
    FALL
    2
    0
    2
    4

    Prerequisites None
    Course Language English
    Course Type Required (Core Course)
    Course Level First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Online
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Explanation
    Presentation
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Prof. Dr. Fehmi Görkem Üçtuğ
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Prof. Dr. Fehmi Görkem Üçtuğ
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of the course is to bring students to a level where they can comprehend the fundamentals of the engineering concept and problem-solving methods in engineering; ethical issues encountered in engineering practices; the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of engineering applications; their impacts on health and safety; how to conduct literature reviews; how to write scientific reports; the fundamentals of entrepreneurial engineering and project management; disaster awareness; the importance of lifelong learning; and the fundamentals of methods for accessing information.
    Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 Explain the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 6.1 X
    LO2 Explain the legal implications of engineering solutions. 6.2 X
    LO3 Evaluate engineering activities in terms of adherence to professional principles and ethical responsibilities. 7.1 X
    LO4 Discuss the responsibilities of engineers in maintaining impartiality and inclusivity regardless of nation, language, religion, race, or gender. 7.2 X
    LO5 Identify the skills required for entrepreneurship and the steps to establish a business. 10.2 X
    LO6 Explain the principles of project management and economic feasibility in business practices. 10.1 X
    LO7 Discuss the stages and principles of conducting a literature review for problem-solving. 5.1 X
    LO8 Discuss the principles to consider for effective written and oral communication while addressing diverse audiences (e.g., education, language, profession). 9.2 X
    Course Description
    Related Sustainable Development Goals
    -

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    X
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Managment Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Required Materials Learning Outcome
    1 What is engineering? How do engineers differ from other professions? Lecture notes LO3
    2 Problem-solving methods in engineering Averill, R. "The Seven C’s of Solving Engineering Problems", ASEE 2019 International Conference LO3
    3 Fundamentals of engineering ethics Engineering Ethics: The Basics (https://www.nafe.org/assets/HollywoodEdSeminar/general%20lecture.pdf LO4
    4 Case studies in engineering ethics Engineering Ethics : An Industrial Perspective; Gail D. Baura; 2006; Elsevier Secience & Technology ISBN: 9780120885312 LO2
    5 Sustainability in engineering practices: environmental, social, and economic impacts Chapters 2.2, 3.2, 3.3 Sustainable Engineering: Drivers, Metrics, Tools, and Applications Krishna R. Reddy, Claudio Cameselle, Jeffrey A. Adams ISBN: 978-1-119-49393-8 LO1
    6 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and indicators Indicators of Sustainable Development: Guidelines and Methodologies (3rd edition), United Nations, 2007 LO1
    7 Life cycle assessment Life Cycle Assessment: Principles and Practice, Scientific Applications International Corporation, 2006. LO1
    8 Midterm exam - -
    9 Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in engineering Engineering Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business Plan Paul Swamidass, Cambridge Press ISBN: 978-1-107-65164-7 LO5
    10 Preparing a business plan Engineering Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business Plan Paul Swamidass, Cambridge Press ISBN: 978-1-107-65164-7 LO5
    11 Fundamentals of project management Software Project Management, A Real World Guide to Success, Joel Henry, 2004, ISBN 032122342X LO6
    12 Using scientific databases and conducting literature reviews; Understanding plagiarism and how to avoid it www.sciencedirect.com; https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search LO7
    13 Writing scientific reports Lecture notes LO8
    14 Effective presentation techniques Lecture notes LO8
    15 Disaster awareness Lecture notes LO2
    16 Final exam - -

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks -
    Suggested Readings/Materials Engineering Ethics : An Industrial Perspective; Gail D. Baura; 2006; Elsevier Secience & Technology
    ISBN: 97801208853
    Engineering Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business Plan
    Paul Swamidass
    Cambridge Press
    ISBN: 978-1-107-65164-7
    Sustainable Engineering: Drivers
    Metrics
    Tools
    and Applications
    Krishna R. Reddy
    Claudio Cameselle
    Jeffrey A. Adams
    ISBN: 978-1-119-49393-8
    Software Project Management
    A Real World Guide to Success
    Joel Henry
    2004
    ISBN 032122342X

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weighting LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 30 X X X X X X X X
    Midterm 1 30 X X X X
    Final Exam 1 40 X X X X X X X X
    Total 5 100

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 2 32
    Laboratory / Application Hours - - -
    Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 4 12
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments - - -
    Presentation / Jury - - -
    Project - - -
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    Midterms 1 20 20
    Final Exam 1 28 28
        Total 120

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    # PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    1

    Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    1

    Mathematics

    2

    Science

    3

    Basic Engineering

    4

    Computation

    5

    Related engineering discipline-specific topics

    6

    The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems

    2

    Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.

    3

    Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    1

    Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems

    2

    Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions

    4

    Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.

    5

    Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.

    1

    Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems

    LO7
    2

    Designing experiments

    3

    Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results

    6

    Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

    1

    Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    LO1
    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    LO2
    7

    Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.

    1

    Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility

    LO3
    2

    Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject

    LO4
    8

    Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).

    1

    Ability to work individually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)

    9

    Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.

    1

    Ability to communicate verbally

    2

    Ability to communicate effectively in writing

    LO8
    10

    Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    1

    Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis

    LO6
    2

    Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation

    LO5
    11

    Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.

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