FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Software Engineering
FENG 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Introduction to Engineering
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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FENG 102
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Spring
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2
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0
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2
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4
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) |
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of the course is to examine the engineering aspects of various systems and devices. Student will gain exposure to the basic fields of engineering and the interrelationships among engineering, science, mathematics and society. Students will develop a number of skills that will help them excel in their chosen engineering field. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course will cover basic engineering concepts such as units, engineering analysis and design process. The second half of the course will be dedicated to program-based introductory content. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | What is engineering as a career and profession? | Textbook 1 : Chapter 1 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
2 | What is the impact of engineering and the contributions of engineers in the real world? | Textbook 1 : Chapter 6 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
3 | Engineering analysis problem solving | Textbook 1 : Chapter 2 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
4 | Project management | Textbook 1 : Chapter 3; Textbook 2: Chapter Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
5 | Team building and team works | Textbook 1 : Chapter 3; Textbook 2: Chapter Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
6 | Learning of literature review and writing a document | Textbook 1 : Chapter 7 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
7 | Learning to make presentations. | Textbook 1 : Chapter 7 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
8 | Midterm Exam | |
9 | Engineering tools | Textbook 1 : Chapter 4 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
10 | Engineering design process | Textbook 1 : Chapter 2 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/ |
11 | Program-based introductory content | |
12 | Program-based introductory content | |
13 | Program-based introductory content | |
14 | Program-based introductory content | |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Design Concepts for Engineers, 4th edition by Mark Horenstein, 2009 ISBN-13: 978-0136069553 ISBN-10: 013606955X |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Software Project Management, A Real World Guide to Success, Joel Henry, 2004, ISBN 032122342X |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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20
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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Project |
1
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30
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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35
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Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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100
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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1
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16
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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6
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12
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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10
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Project |
1
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30
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30
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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20
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20
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Final Exam |
0
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Total |
120
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science and Software Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Software Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design, implement, verify, validate, document, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; ability to apply modern methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in software engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex Software Engineering problems. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in Software Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to be able to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices and software applications on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Engineering and Software Engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Software Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Software Engineering. |
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