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Head of Department : Serdar Soyöz

Associate Department Heads: İrem Zeynep Yıldırım, Eyüphan Koç

Professors : Cem Avcı, Gökhan Baykal, Özer Çinicioğlu, Beliz Özorhon, Kutay Orakçal, Hilmi Luş, Serdar Soyöz, Semih S. Tezcan†, Nilüfer Özyurt Zihnioğlu, Emre Otay, Ilgın Yaşar, Turan Özturan*, Gökmen Ergun*, Cengiz Karakoç*, Atilla Akkoyunlu*.

Associate Professors : Semra Çomu Yapıcı, Sami And Kılıç, Serdar Selamet, Osman Senai Börekçi* 

Assistant Professors : Esat Selim Kocaman, İrem Zeynep Yıldırım, Eyüphan Koç, İlyas İstif*.

Instructors : Feza Baykal, Mehmet Saim Ülkücü.

Assistants : Olcay Gürabi Aydoğan, Emre Aytulun, Enes Çukacı, Uğur Can Erginağ, Cevdet Mert Güner, Umutcan Kılıç, Bedirhan Enes Kelek, Yılmaz Emre Tekdemir, Cem Tiranlar, Cem Tura, Pelin Uzun,

* Part-time
† Professor Emeritus
•Adjunct

Civil Engineering is distinguished as being one of the earliest engineering disciplines. Throughout the ages it has provided creative and feasible solutions to many of the basic human needs and problems, and it still continues to take pride in being a fundamental building block of civilization.

The mission of the Civil Engineering Program is to educate the students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of science and engineering so that they can develop solutions to Civil Engineering problems and enhance their computing, communication, and research skills. It is aimed to especially emphasize teamwork, independent and innovative thinking and leadership qualities. In particular, the Civil Engineering Program aims to:

• Train the students to have theoretical background in basic sciences and engineering and to be equipped with necessary technical skills,
• Develop students' competency in reading, writing and oral communication,
• Provide practical experience which will enable students to utilize and enhance their engineering knowledge,
• Promote students' self-discipline and self-assurance and the ability to learn on their own,
• Encourage team work, collaboration and development of interpersonal skills,
• Motivate the students towards contributing to the progress of science and technology,
• Teach the importance of ethical behavior in social and professional life,
• Produce graduates for the engineering and the business communities who are observant, inquisitive and open to new technologies for developing better solutions,
• Produce graduates for the engineering and business communities with integrity, determination, judgment, motivation, ability and education to assume a leadership role to meet the demanding challenges of the society.

The first two years of the undergraduate program is dedicated to the study of basic sciences and mathematics which provide the student with engineering fundamentals. The study of mechanics, and materials which is basic to civil engineering begins in the second year. The third and fourth years involve the study and application of the principles of geotechnical engineering (behavior of soils, design of foundations), structural engineering (analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures), hydraulics engineering (flow of water in pipes, open channels, water resources), environmental engineering (pollution of our environment, collection and disposal of wastes), and the general systems approach to engineering problems. The students are also exposed to an introduction to construction management and economics which are essential to every practicing engineer.

Graduates of the department qualify for a responsible position in the civil engineering industry in analysis, design and construction management. Prospective employers include, but are not limited to, construction contractors, consulting firms, industrial firms and various government agencies.

Established

1973

ISCED Code

0732

Educational goals and objectives

The Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives have been established as:

1) Establish successful careers, in civil engineering or other related fields, with prominent companies and
organizations,
2) Function effectively both individually and as part of a team, and eventually assume leadership roles in their
work environment,
3) Pursue graduate education at distinguished universities both in Turkey and abroad,
4) Are reputed in their professional environment to be observant, inquisitive, and adaptable individuals,
utilizing new technologies for developing solutions to meet the increasingly complex expectations of the
profession and society.

Admission and special requirements

In Turkey, student placement to universities and departments is carried out centrally, through exams administered
by the ÖSYM. A two-phase standard centralized exam, called YKS is given once a year. The first phase exam is
called TYT and the second phase exam is called AYT. During the last five years, Boğaziçi University Computer
Engineering Department has admitted students who ranked in the top 10,000

Acknowledgement of previous learning

If a student has already mastered the topics of any of the following courses
•CMPE 150: Introduction to Computing
•MATH 101: Calculus I
•PHYS 121: Introduction to Mechanics and Thermodynamics
•CHEM 105: General Chemistry
he/she can take waiver examination(s) to be exempt from taking that course(s). Upon receiving a successful grade in
an exemption examination, the student earns the associated credits without having to take the associated course.

Graduation requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree is awarded when the student satisfies all graduation requirements.
The coursework requirement is a minimum of 146 credit hours and 60 days of approved industrial practical training .
Each student has to satisfy (i) the course work and (ii) the internship requirement in order to graduate. The courses
must be taken in an order that satisfies all prerequisites. Also, elective courses must be taken from specified pools of
courses. Boğaziçi University's OBIKAS online registration system offers a tool (Curriculum Planner) for making sure
that students register appropriate courses as planned. The academic advisor of the student examines all the courses
taken by the student and makes sure that all the required courses and eligible elective courses have been taken. A list
of students satisfying the internship requirements are kept and assessed by the internship advisor. A tabular form
with the graduation information is sent to the School of Engineering Executive Board, which performs further
checks to assure their eligibility for graduation. The list of students approved by this board is sent to the Registrar’s
Office as official graduates.

Program learning outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
   principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
   with consideration of public health, safety, and
   welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and
   economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
   and make informed judgments, which must
   consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
   environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,
   create a collaborative and inclusive environment,
   establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret
   data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
   strategies.

TYYÇ Ulusal Yeterlikler

TYYÇ Alan Yeterlikleri

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Total: Min. 146 Credits./ Min.250 ECTS

Requirements:
1. One of the HSS Electives must be HUM 101 Cultural Encounters I or HUM 102 Cultural Encounters II
2. “Departmental Electives” are to be chosen from amongst the courses offered by the Civil Engineering Department (course codes CE) subject to advisor approval – at least one of the Departmental Electives must be chosen from courses with significant design content (list to be provided every semester by the Department);

3. “Restricted Elective” is to be chosen from amongst the courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering, science departments of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, and science and engineering courses offered by the Graduate Institutes, subject to advisor approval;

4. “Unrestricted Electives” may be chosen from amongst the courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Graduate Institutes, subject to advisor approval.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(İnşaat Mühendisliğine Giriş)
Historical background, present status and future challenges of civil engineering profession. Ethics and professional responsibilty. Written and oral communication. Concepts of analysis, design, computational approaches, experiments. Interpretation of results and decision making. Invited lecturers. Site visits.

ENGG 110 Engineering Graphics (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 5
(Mühendislikte Çizim)
Principles of Engineering drawing, lettering, dimensioning, orthographic drawing, pictorial and sectional views. Introduction to computer aided drafting.

CE 200 Surveying (Summer Course (20 days)) 3 ECTS 5
(Topoğrafya)
Four weeks of field work. Practice in the use of measuring tapes, transits, levels and plane tables, topographic map generation of an area using the stadia and the plane table method; triangulation, precise leveling and astronomical observations.

CE 211 Materials Science (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Malzeme Bilimi)
Materials and properties. Atomic bonding and arrangement. Structural imperfections. Atom movements. Elastic and viscoelastic deformation of materials. Phase diagrams. Metals, ceramics, polymers. Mechanical properties and failure. Modification of properties of materials through changes in structure. Composites. Corrosion and degradation of materials. Laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 130, CHEM 105.

CE 212 Engineering Materials (3+1+1) 3 ECTS 5
(Mühendislik Malzemeleri)
Cementing materials, aggregates, concrete, ceramics and masonry, structural metals, polymers, timber and composite materials. Illustration of their applications in civil engineering. Laboratory sessions on cementing materials, aggregates and concrete.
Prerequisite: CE 211.

CE 214 Fluid Mechanics (4+1+0) 4 ECTS 6
(Akışkanlar Mekaniği)
Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and their application to engineering problems. Fluid statics. Kinematics of fluid flow: continuity equation, stream function, irrotational flow velocity potential. Fluid dynamics: flow of viscous fluids. Newtonian fluids, simple laminar flow systems, turbulence, flow in pipes. Selected topics from compressible flow, open channel flow, boundary layer theory.
Prerequisite: CE 243 or CE 245.

CE 222 Introduction to Environmental Pollution Control (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 7
(Çevre Kirliliği Denetimine Giriş)
(For non-civil engineering students)
Fundamental principles of water, air, soil and noise pollution as well as solid waste disposal. Case studies from different areas in Turkey and abroad. Visits to treatment plant. Demonstration of pollution measuring techniques.

CE 231 Earth Sciences (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 5
(Yer Bilimleri)
Origin of the earth; formation, distribution and properties of minerals and rocks. Processes of alteration; weathering, sedimentation, metamorphism. Geological structures. Use of geological maps. Engineering geology.

CE 243 Statics (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Statik)
Concept of modeling and basic principles; Rigid bodies: Equivalent systems of forces; Equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of planar rigid body systems; Distributed forces; Normal and shear forces and moment diagrams; Virtual work principle.
Prerequisite: PHYS 101.

CE 244 Dynamics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Dinamik)
Kinematics of Particles. Newton's Laws of motion. Impulse and momentum. Work and Energy. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Angular momentum. Euler's laws of motion. Linear vibrations.
Prerequisite: PHYS 101.

CE 246 Strength of Materials (4+1+0) 4 ECTS 7
(Cisimlerin Mukavemeti)
Concepts of stress and deformation. Uniaxial tension test. Temperature effects in bars. Torsion of circular shafts. Simple bending of beams and beam deflections due to bending. Shear stresses in beams. Combined stresses due to bending, torsion, shear and axial loads. Transformation of stress, principal stresses, and Mohr's circle. Introduction to energy principles. Failure criteria. Stability and buckling.
Prerequisite: CE 245 or CE 243.

CE 303 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(İnşaat Mühendisleri için Olasılık ve İstatisliğe Giriş)
Descriptive statistics. Sets, events, and probability. Random variables, discrete and continuous distributions. Mathematical expectation and correlation analysis. Discrete probability distributions, Poisson process. Continuous probability distributions. Introduction to reliability theory and failure. Functions of random variables. Introduction to estimation theory. Simple and multiple regression, least squares. Statistics of extreme events. Testing of hypothesis. Civil engineering applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 102.

CE 315 Hydraulic Engineering I (3+1+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Hidrolik Mühendisliği I)
A quantitative introduction to the principles of hydrology, hydraulics and water resources planning for design and analysis of systems concerned with the use and control of water, storage, water transmission; design of open channels and pressure conduits. Ground water engineering, economical analysis of water resources projects.
Prerequisite: CE 214 or CE 311.

CE 322 Environmental Engineering (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Çevre Mühendisliği)
Water supply sources, transmission, water distribution reservoirs and networks; wastewater collection and disposal; introduction to water and wastewater treatment methods.
Prerequisite: CE 312 or CE 315 or consent of the instructor.

CE 335 Soil Mechanics (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 6
(Zemin Mekaniği)
Physical properties of soils. Soil classification, soil structure, and moisture effects. Compressibility and consolidation. Stress, deformation, and strength characteristics. Stress distribution and analysis. Lateral earth pressures. Slope stability. Basic laboratory experiments: specific gravity, Atterberg Limits, grain size distribution, compaction, permeability, consolidation, unconfined compressive strength, direct shear and triaxial compression tests.
Prerequisite: CE 231, CE 246.

CE 336 Foundation Engineering (4+1+0) 4 ECTS 6
(Temel Mühendisliği)
Application of soil mechanics and other related techniques to design of foundations. Methods of site and soil exploration; bearing capacity and settlements; shallow and deep foundations; bracing and retaining structures. Case studies.
Prerequisite: CE 332 or CE 335.

CE 354 Reinforced Concrete I (4+1+0) 4 ECTS 7
(Betonarme I)
Mechanical properties of structural concrete. Behavior of reinforced concrete elements under different natural and physical conditions and under normal force, shear, moment and torsion. Ultimate design of reinforced concrete beams, floor systems and columns. Introduction to Turkish Standard Reinforced Concrete Design and the codes related of the American Concrete Institute for reinforced concrete buildings.
Prerequisite: CE 246.
Co=requisite: CE 212.

CE 355 Structural Analysis (4+1+0) 4 ECTS 6
(Yapı Statiği)
Determinacy and stability of structural systems. Moment-area theorems. Virtual work and energy methods. Force and displacement methods for the analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Influence lines. Matrix methods of structural analysis. Introduction to computer programs for structural analysis.
Prerequisite: CE 246.

CE 356 Steel Structures (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Çelik Yapılar)
Design of steel structures, material properties of steel. Allowable stress design approach. Introduction to Turkish standards, Eurocodes and AISC codes. Connections, tension members, compression members, beam-columns. Beams and girders. Design of frames, trusses and industrial buildings.
Prerequisite: CE 211, CE 246.

CE 371 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(İnşaat Mühendisliğinde Nümerik Yöntemler)
Use of numerical techniques to investigate case studies in civil engineering topics including hydraulics, geotechnics and structures. Interpolation and numerical integration techniques; numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations using Runge-Kutta and multistep techniques; application of finite difference techniques to partial differential equations including parabolic and elliptic equations; convergence and error analysis, development and application of computer programs to case studies derived from civil engineering practices.
Prerequisites: MATH 202, CmpE 150 or equivalent, consent of the instructor.

ENG 380-399 / 480 - 499 Special Topics in Engineering (3+0+0)3 ECTS 5
(Mühendislikte Özel Konular)
Special topics of current interest in engineering and technology.

CE 401 Construction Engineering and Management (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Yapım Mühendisliği ve Yönetimi)
Overview of the construction industry. Construction project management. Project life-cycle. Project management functions. Planning and design, cost estimating, and bidding. Project delivery systems, national and international contracts, and public procurement law. Scheduling techniques. Total quality management. Safety management. Claim management. IT and knowledge management. Integrated project delivery and building information modeling.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the instructor.

CE 402 Civil Engineering Systems Analysis (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(İnşaat Mühendisliği Sistem Analizi)
Introduction to mathematical modeling. Linear programming and the simplex algorithm. Multi-objective decision models, transportation and assignment problems, network analysis. Integer programming, dynamic programming and nonlinear programming. Queuing theory. Fundamental concepts of engineering economics. Decision tree analysis.
Prerequisite: CE 202 or CE 303 or consent of the instructor.

CE 412 Hydraulic Engineering II (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Hidrolik Mühendisliği II)
Irrigation and drainage, water supply network design, reservoirs. Hydraulic machinery: pump-turbines. River control, problem of excess drainage, erosion and sediment transport, flood control, operation and maintenance of water resources systems.
Prerequisite: CE 312.

CE 414 Coastal Engineering (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Kıyı Mühendisliği)
The coastal zone; wave classfication; water waves; engineering properties of water waves; standing waves; wave energy, transformation of waves, shoaling, refraction, diffraction; wave breaking; wave generation and prediction; tides, wave froces; design of breakwaters, seawalls, pile structures and beach fills.

CE 422 Environmental Engineering Design (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Çevre Mühendisliği Tasarımı)
Water purification processes in natural systems; eutrophication; engineered systems for water purification such as filtration within enviromental and civil engineering context; enviromental engineering hydraulics design.
Prerequisite: CE 421 or consent of the instructor.

CE 452 Reinforced Concrete II (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(Betonarme II)
Analysis and design of reinforced concrete deep beams, shells and folded plate members, substructures, retaining walls, chimneys, tanks, silos and bridges. Principles of prestressed concrete: Creep, shrinkage and temparature effects. Special provisions for aseismic design of reinforced concrete elements. Precast concrete.
Prerequisite: CE 354.

CE 453 Aseismic Design of Structures (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 5
(Depreme Dayanıklı Yapı Tasarım)
Review of aseismic design codes; alternate philosophies in earthquake design principles; concept of ductile design principles and regulations in reinforced concrete, steel and prefabricated structures; Introduction to active and passive control in structures against seismicity.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

CE 461 Transportation Systems Engineering (3+0+2) 4 ECTS 7
(Ulaşım Sistemleri Mühendisliği)
Principles of transportation facility design with emphasis on highways and airports. Introduction to transportation systems. Operational and vehicular characteristics, human factors in transportation. Design of roadways. Highway geometric design: horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage, earthwork. Road and roadside safety design. Introduction to highway capacity concepts and freeway capacity analysis. Transportation planning and modeling. Flexible pavement design. Evaluation of transportation systems. Airport planning and layout. Sustainability and environmental impacts of transportation systems.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the instructor.

CE 462 Road Safety Engineering (3+0+0) 3
(Yol Güvenlik Mühendisliği )
The global and national importance of the road safety problem. Accident studies. Role of human, vehicle and road factors in road safety. Operation, control and management of highway and street networks for safety. Operation, control and management of highway and street networks for safety. Safety improvement programs. Relationship among highway design elements and safety. Safety evaluation methods for countermeasures. Evaluation of effectiveness and the benefit/cost of improvement programs. Future research needs.

CE 463 Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) (3+0+0)3 ECTS 5
(Akıllı Ulaşım Sistemlerine (AUS) Giriş)
Introduction to ITS. Sensors in modern traffic management systems. Traffic flow theory as applied to ITS. Traffic flow characterization. Traffic simulation and simulation tool examples. Discrete traffic modeling. Traffic flow sensor technologies. Overhead sensor installation along a highway. Data requirement for future traffic management applications. Applications of sensor data to traffic management. Freeway incident management. Adaptive traffic signals. Corridor management-ramp metering. Evaluation of ITS projects.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor

CE 480-489 Special Studies in Civil Engineering (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(İnşaat Mühendisliğinde Özel Çalışmalar)
Special topics in civil engineering selected to suit the individual interests of the students. The course is designed to give student an opportunity to do independent work at an advanced level.

CE 492 Project (0+0+8) 4 ECTS 8
(Bitirme Projesi)
Listed under engineering core courses.
Prerequisite: Senior standing

CE 493-499 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 6
(İnşaat Mühendisliğinde Özel Konular)
Special topics of current interest in Civil Engineering and technology.