The Engineering Design course aims to equip students with a structured problem-solving approach, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Students will learn to define problems, conduct research, design experiment, generate innovative solutions, and apply engineering principles to develop functional prototypes.
Prerequisite(s)
CE 5101 Structural Analysis
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Minimum points for (D-) letter grade: 50 out of 100.
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Erdal COŞKUN
Course Assistant(s)
Çağrı BAŞDOĞAN
Schedule
Monday (13.00-16.45)
Tuesday (13:00-14:45)
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday13:00-14.:45
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Verbal lecture, problem solving, experiment design
Principle Sources
Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction, 4th Edition, Clive L. Dym , ISBN: 978-1-118-32458-5, October 2013.
Engineering Design: Representation and Reasoning, Second Edition Clive L. Dym, C. Brown, Cambridge,2012.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Course Overview & Introduction to Engineering Design
Oral Presentation, Lab
2. Week
Engineering Problem Definition & Requirements
Oral Presentation, Lab
3. Week
Concept Generation & Selection
Oral Presentation, Lab
4. Week
Characterizing the design process, design methods, form, and function
Oral Presentation, Lab
5. Week
Selection of design alternatives in civil engineering.
Basic principles of mathematical modeling, physical dimensions in design, dimensions and units
Oral Presentation, Lab
8. Week
MIDTERM
Exam
9. Week
Prototypes, models, and concepts, building models and prototypes
Oral Presentation, Lab
10. Week
Engineering Codes & Standards
Oral Presentation, Lab
11. Week
Modeling for analysis and design
Oral Presentation, Lab
12. Week
Modeling for analysis and design (cont.)
Oral Presentation, Lab
13. Week
Student presentations.
Oral Presentation, Lab
14. Week
Student presentations (cont.)
Oral Presentation, Lab
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Quizzes
2
0
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understand and apply the engineering design process (knowledge)
LO-2
Define engineering problems and generate innovative design solutions (knowledge)
LO-3
Utilize engineering tools and software for design analysis. (knowledge)
