CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CMP1401	Introduction to Programming (C)	Fall Spring	2	2	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖRKEM KAR
Course Lecturer(s):	RA ÇİĞDEM ERİŞ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TARKAN AYDIN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ERKUT ARICAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CEMAL OKAN ŞAKAR Dr. UTKU GÜLEN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The course aims to teach the syntax and use of major constructs of the C language. Fundamental programming concepts will be discussed and students will gain hands-on experience to develop their programming and algorithmic thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. An ability to design elementary computer algorithms.
II. An ability to develop code following the principles of C programming language.
III. An ability to use various types of selection contructs in a C program
IV. An ability to use repetition constructs in a C program.
V. An ability to use simple data structures like arrays in a C program.
VI. An ability to define and correctly call functions in a C program

Course Content

Introduction, printf, scanf, variables, operators, constants, data types, assignment, type conversions, type casting, post/pre-increment/decrement, if, nested if, logical operators, switch, while, for, do-while loops, nested loops, break, continue, functions, scope, macro-substitution, pointers, variable parameters, arrays, passing arrays to functions, sorting and binary search, File I/O, strings, multi-dimensional arrays, structures.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, printf, scanf, variables, operators, constants
2)	Data types, assignment, type conversions, type casting, post/pre-increment/decrement
3)	If, nested if, logical operators, switch
4)	While, for, do-while loops
5)	Nested loops, break, continue
6)	Functions, scope, macro-substitution
7)	Pointers, variable parameters
8)	Arrays, passing arrays to functions
9)	Sorting and binary search
10)	File I/O
11)	Strings
12)	Multi-dimensional arrays
13)	Structures
14)	Review
15)	Final
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	C How to Program, 6/E, Paul Deitel Harvey M. Deitel, Prentice Hall, 2009
References:	The C Programming Language, Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie, Prentice Hall

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Laboratory	12	% 25
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Laboratory	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	15	79
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		139

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.