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
GEP0821	Classical Logic	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To make students to be acquainted with subject-matters and concepts of logic and to learn the way of thinking on those subject-matters and concepts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After successfully completing this course the student will be able
•Recognises main problems of logic.
•Explains the relation between classic logic and other disciplines
•Identify main concepts of philosophy and relation between them.
•Thinks correct and consistently.
•Describes the concept fully.
•Improves mental execution.

Course Content

Concept, definition, predicables, proposition, reasoning, fallacies

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Definition of logic, principles of reason and the essence of logic	Course notes
3)	Subject-matter, aim, importance and uses of logic	Course notes
4)	Short history of logic	Course notes
5)	Concept, its kinds and denotations, inter-conceptual relations	Course notes
6)	Predicables and categories	Course notes
7)	Definition, its kinds and conditions	Course notes
8)	Errors in definition, indefinables, division and classification	Course notes
9)	Proposition and its kinds	Course notes
10)	Modal propositions, distributivity in propositions and inter-propositional relations	Course notes
11)	Reasoning, syllogism, the structure and the elements of syllogism, categorical syllogisms	Course notes
12)	Reasoning, syllogism, the structure and the elements of syllogism, categorical syllogisms	Course notes
13)	Hypothetical and disjunctive syllogisms, compound syllogisms, irregular syllogisms	Course notes
14)	Induction, analogy, the five arts	Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Emiroğlu, İbrahim, Klasik Mantığa Giriş, Ankara 2004,
References:	Öner, Necati, Klasik Mantık, Ankara 1991 Çapak, İbrahim, Gazali’nin Mantık Anlayışı, Ankara 2005

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	2	10	20
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			97

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.