GEP0822 Logic IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CIVIL ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
GEP0822 Logic I Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
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: Tomakestudentsto be acquaintedwithsubject-mattersandconcepts of logicandtolearntheway of thinking on thosesubject-mattersandconcepts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Thestudentswhosucceeded in thiscourse;
Aftersuccessfullycompletingthiscoursethestudentwill be able
•Recognises main problems of logic
•Explainstherelationbetweenclassiclogicandotherdisciplines
•Identify main concepts of philosophyandrelationbetweenthem.
•Thinkscorrectandconsistently.
•Describestheconceptfully.
•Improvesmentalexecution.

Course Content

Concept, definition, predicables, proposition, reasoning, fallacies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of logic, arguments in daily life Course notes
2) Logicalvalidity Course notes
3) Reasoning Course notes
4) Short history of logic Course notes
5) Language andsentence Course notes
6) Meaning and truth value Course notes
7) Sentences and relation ship between them Course notes
8) Standard form Course notes
9) Direct and indirect arguments Course notes
10) Predicate logic Course notes
11) Sentences form in predicatelogic Course notes
12) Translations Course notes
13) Modal sentences Course notes
14) Modal reasoning Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Mantık (Doğru düşünme yöntemi), Cemal Yıldırım, Bilgi Yayınevi, 1999.
Önermeler Mantığı, Ali Nesin, Nesin Yayıncılık, 2011.
References: Klasik Mantığa Giriş, İbrahim Emiroğlu, Ankara 2004,
Klasik Mantık, NecatiÖner, Ankara 1991
Gazali’nin Mantık Anlayışı,İbrahimÇapak, 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.