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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, 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*, Furkan Çakmak*

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, Cem Tiranlar, Cem Tura, Volkan Yıldız, Muhammet Arif Uçkaç, Masume Atam

* 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.
   
   

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