CIVIL ENGINEERING


Profile of the Program

The aim of the Department of Civil Engineering is to educate and train students in Civil Engineering with a capability of applying the fundamentals of knowledge towards the analysis and synthesis of complex civil engineering problems, and preparing them for a wide and changing spectrum of professional career opportunities, with developed verbal and written communication skills, and, the ability to interact effectively on scientific and social issues with non engineers

Qualification Awarded

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of LİSANS

Level of Qualification

This is a Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) program.

Specific Admission Requirements

Student admission for this undergraduate program is made through university entrance examinations (YGS-LYS) prepared in the framework of the regulations set by Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK). International students are accepted to this undergraduate program according to the score of one of the international exams they take such as SAT,ACT etc. or according to their high school diploma score. Exchange student admission is made according to the requirements determined by bilateral agreements signed by BAU and the partner university. Visiting students can enroll for the courses offered in this program upon the confirmation of the related academic unit. Additionally, they need to prove their English language level since the medium of instruction atBAU is English.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The students studying in civil engineering department are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Avarage (Cum. GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and no failing grades with minimum 240 ECTS credits. It is also mandatory to complete compulsory summer training in a specified duration and quality.

Recognition of Prior Learning

At Bahcesehir University , full-time students can be exempted from some courses within the framework of the related by laws. If the content of the course previously taken in another institution is equivalent to the course offered at BAU, then the student can be exempted from this course with the approval of the related faculty/graduate school after the evaluation of the course content.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Civil Engineers work in many different settings, ranging from quiet, modern offices to job sites in remote areas. Most civil engineers work for consulting firms (which design projects and produce plans and specifications for building them) or government agencies ranging from municipalities to the central government.

Access to Further Studies

The students graduating from this program may apply to second cycle (Master's degree) programmes.

Program Outcomes

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.

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Courses
CEN1001 Introduction to Civil Engineering 1 1 2 5 1 4 1 4 1 4 4
CEN1002 Surveying and Metrology 3 5 2 5 1 1 2 2
CEN2004 Materials of Construction 2 3 3 5 5 1 2 2 1
CEN2006 Strength of Materials 5 2 2 2 1 1 2 1
CEN2009 Statics
CEN2015 Materials Science
CEN2017 Technical Drawing with AutoCAD
CEN3007 Dynamics 5 3 1 1 1 2 1
CEN3011 Highway Engineering 2 5 2 5 1 3 1
CEN3013 Soil Mechanics 5 3 2 4 5 3 4 1
CEN3014 Structural Analysis 5 4 1 3 1 2 1
CEN3015 Fluid Mechanics 5 3 3 3 5 4 1
CEN3020 Hydraulics 5 3 5 4 4 3 1
CEN3022 Foundation Engineering 5 5 4 4 1 3 1
CEN3995 Summer Training I
CEN3996 Summer Training II 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 5
CEN4017 Reinforced Concrete 5 4 5 3 1 2 2
CEN4135 Steel Structures 4 4 5 5 1 2 1
CEN4991 Capstone Project I 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5 5 5
CEN4992 Capstone Project II 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5 5 5
CHE1001 General Chemistry I 5 5 5
ENG1003 Communications Skills and Academic Reporting I 5
ENG1004 Communication Skills and Academic Reporting II 5
ENR3001 Non-Technical Aspects of Engineering 4 4 4 3
HST1001 Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Republic I
HST1002 Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Republic II
LAW1156 Child Law and Child Psychology
MAT1041 Linear Algebra 5 2
MAT1051 Calculus I 5 2 3
MAT1052 Calculus II 5 2 3
MAT2062 Differential Equations 5 2
MAT3012 Numerical Analysis
MAT3026 Probability and Statistics 4 3 2 3 1
PHY1001 Physics I 5 2 5 4
PHY1002 Physics II 5 2 5 4
SEN1011 Introduction to Programming (Python) 3 3 3 4 2
TLL1003 Turkish Language and Literature I 5
TLL1004 Turkish Language and Literature II 5
Departmental Elective
CEN3999 Mini Project
CEN4112 Innovative Construction Materials and Technologies
CEN4121 Design And Construction Of Special Structures
CEN4124 Introduction to Structural Dynamics
CEN4127 Coastal Engineering I
CEN4148 Introduction to Real Estate Valuation
CEN4150 City and Planning
COP3603 SGS Mimarlık-Building in Steel
COP4405 Doğa - Health and Safety Management
COP4473 Dinamo CO - Mega Projects
COP4476 Allianz - Risk Engineering
ENV3008 Solid Waste Management
ENV4401 Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
INE3014 Project Management
GE-Elective
GEP0010 Introduction to Health Communication
GEP0011 Health Literacy
GEP0012 Introduction to Psychodrama
GEP0013 Healthy Nutrition in Exercise
GEP0014 Physical Fitness for Exercising Individuals
GEP0015 Basic First Aid
GEP0016 Introduction to Health Psychology
GEP0017 Health and Nutrition
GEP0018 Introduction to Eating Disorders
GEP0020 Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
GEP0021 Artificial Intelligence and Its Application Areas
GEP0111 Art and Religion
GEP0112 Classical Turkish Art and Artists
GEP0113 European Art
GEP0114 Fine Arts in Turkey
GEP0115 Introduction to Art History
GEP0121 Introduction to Theatre
GEP0122 Shakespeare and Contemporary Performance
GEP0123 Special Topics in Theatre
GEP0124 Turkish Theatre
GEP0125 Performance Art
GEP0126 Play and Creative Drama
GEP0131 Introduction to Classical Music
GEP0132 Trends in Classical Music
GEP0133 20th Century Music
GEP0134 Introduction to Turkish Classical Music
GEP0135 Musics of the World
GEP0136 Music Appreciation
GEP0137 Musics of Turkey
GEP0138 Jazz History
GEP0201 City and Culture
GEP0202 History of Istanbul as an Imperial City
GEP0203 Globalization and Istanbul
GEP0204 Istanbul in Social and Historical Perspectives
GEP0206 Virtual Discovery of İstanbul
GEP0211 City and Landscape
GEP0212 Emerging Technologies and Value Creation in Smart Cities
GEP0213 Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Cities
GEP0214 Urban Development and Urban Policies
GEP0301 Innovative Career Development
GEP0304 Music Business and Turkish Music Industry
GEP0307 Maritime Culture and Amateur Seamanship
GEP0309 Communication and Relationship Management in Career
GEP0312 Special Topics in E-sports
GEP0313 The Impact of Science and Technology Policies on Technology Management
GEP0314 Innovation and Creativity
GEP0315 Developing Entrepreneurship in Personality
GEP0316 Coding Literacy
GEP0317 Safety Management in Aviation
GEP0318 Sustainable Learning Skills
GEP0319 History of Civil Aviation and Amateur Aviation
GEP0320 Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World
GEP0321 Online Safety and Cyberbullying
GEP0322 Digital Literacy
GEP0366 Practicing Sustainability
GEP0367 Information and Communication Technology I
GEP0368 Emerging Technologies and The Future Of Humanity
GEP0370 Air Traffic Management Systems
GEP0371 Aviation Security
GEP0372 Sustainability and Social Inclusion
GEP0373 21st Century Skills
GEP0374 Fundamentals of Civil Aviation
GEP0375 Information and Communication Technology II
GEP0376 Soft Skills
GEP0377 Transition to Professional Life
GEP0378 Sustainable Talent Management and Innovation
GEP0379 Sustainability and Business Ethics
GEP0403 French I
GEP0404 French II
GEP0405 German I
GEP0406 German II
GEP0409 Italian I
GEP0410 Italian II
GEP0413 Ottoman Turkish I
GEP0414 Ottoman Turkish II
GEP0415 Russian I
GEP0416 Russian II
GEP0417 Spanish I
GEP0418 Spanish II
GEP0431 Turkish Sign Language
GEP0432 English for Specific Purposes I
GEP0433 English for Specific Purposes II
GEP0434 Turkish Sign Language II
GEP0435 German III
GEP0436 German IV
GEP0437 Latin I
GEP0438 Latin II
GEP0439 Russian III
GEP0440 Russian IV
GEP0443 Circassian I
GEP0444 Circassian II
GEP0501 Anatolian Civilizations
GEP0502 Great Discoveries and Inventions in the History of Science
GEP0503 Greek and Turkish Relations in the Aegean
GEP0504 History of Food
GEP0505 History of Mediterranean World
GEP0506 History of the Modern Middle East
GEP0508 Wars That Change History
GEP0509 XX. Century Political History
GEP0511 European History
GEP0513 History of Religions
GEP0514 Ottoman Cultural History
GEP0515 New Religious Movements
GEP0516 Recent History of Turkish Modernization and Democracy
GEP0518 Introduction to General Turkish History
GEP0519 Apparel, Culture and Society
GEP0601 Communication in Local Governments
GEP0602 Community Service Applications
GEP0603 Current Political Issues and Leaders
GEP0604 Interpersonal Communication
GEP0605 Popular Culture
GEP0606 Prejudice and Aggression
GEP0607 Ethics
GEP0608 European Integration and Turkish-European Relations
GEP0610 Innovative Leadership
GEP0611 Effective Skills for Communication
GEP0612 Political Communication Campaigns
GEP0613 Elections and Campaign Management
GEP0614 Social Media Management
GEP0615 Perception Management
GEP0616 Traffic and Road Safety
GEP0617 International Food Culture
GEP0618 Communication and Stress Management
GEP0619 Using Media for Communication
GEP0620 Visual Literacy
GEP0621 Internal Communication and Innovation Management
GEP0622 Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurship
GEP0623 Fashion and Media
GEP0625 Games and Culture
GEP0626 Gender Studies
GEP0627 Social Entrepreneurship
GEP0628 Volunteerism
GEP0630 Technology Addiction
GEP0631 Sustainability and Climate Action
GEP0632 Disaster Management
GEP0633 Environment and Sustainable Development
GEP0634 Exploring the Future of Agriculture
GEP0635 Climate Change Communication
GEP0636 Climate Change Economics
GEP0637 Communication of Relationships
GEP0638 Topics in Communication Management
GEP0639 Understanding the Food
GEP0640 Towards Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
GEP0641 Genesis of Life
GEP0701 Creative Literature
GEP0702 Critical Thinking and Literary Criticism
GEP0703 Contemporary Turkish Literature
GEP0704 Trends in Literature
GEP0705 Literature and Society
GEP0706 Modern Turkish Novel and Story
GEP0707 Modern Turkish Poetry
GEP0710 Turkish Poets and Poems
GEP0711 Creative Writing
GEP0801 20th Century History of Thought
GEP0802 Aesthetic and Philosophy
GEP0803 Contemporary Philosophy
GEP0804 Islamic Philosophy
GEP0805 Ontology
GEP0806 Philosophy of Life
GEP0807 Political Philosophy
GEP0808 Philosophy of Religion
GEP0809 Strategic Roadmaps and Innovation
GEP0810 Systems-Design Thinking and Management
GEP0811 Readings in Philosophy
GEP0812 Philosophy of Science
GEP0821 Classical Logic
GEP0822 Logic I
GEP0823 Logic II
GEP0824 Modern Logic
GEP0901 History of Culture
GEP1005 History of Civilization I
GEP1006 History of Civilization II
GEP1010 Introduction to Health Communication
GEP1011 Health Literacy
GEP1012 Introduction to Psychodrama
GEP1013 Healthy Nutrition in Exercise
GEP1014 Physical Fitness for Exercising Individuals
GEP1015 Basic First Aid
GEP1016 Introduction to Health Psychology
GEP1017 Health and Nutrition
GEP1018 Introduction to Eating Disorders
GEP1020 Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
GEP1021 Artificial Intelligence and Its Application Areas
GEP1065 History of Civilization I
GEP1066 History of Civilization II
GEP1111 Art and Religion
GEP1112 Classical Turkish Art and Artists
GEP1113 European Art
GEP1114 Fine Arts in Turkey
GEP1115 Introduction to Art History
GEP1121 Introduction to Theatre
GEP1122 Shakespeare and Contemporary Performance
GEP1123 Special Topics in Theatre
GEP1124 Turkish Theatre
GEP1125 Performance Art
GEP1126 Play and Creative Drama
GEP1131 Introduction to Classical Music
GEP1132 Trends in Classical Music
GEP1133 Twentieth Century Musıc
GEP1134 Introduction to Turkısh Classical Musıc
GEP1135 Musics of the World
GEP1136 Music Appreciation
GEP1137 Musics of Turkey
GEP1138 Jazz History
GEP1201 City and Culture
GEP1202 History of Istanbul as an Imperial City
GEP1203 Globalization and Istanbul
GEP1204 Istanbul in Social and Historical Perspectives
GEP1206 Virtual Discovery of Istanbul
GEP1211 City and Landscape
GEP1212 Emerging Technologies and Value Creation in Smart Cities
GEP1213 Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Cities
GEP1214 Urban Development and Urban Policies
GEP1301 Popular Culture and the USA
GEP1303 TMI Project Your Life Ahead
GEP1304 Music Business and Turkish Music Industry
GEP1307 Marine Culture and Amateur Seamanship
GEP1309 Communication and Relationship Management in Career
GEP1312 Special Topics in E-sports
GEP1313 Techn. Policies on Techn. Management
GEP1314 Innovation and Creativity
GEP1315 Develop. Entrepreneurship in Personality
GEP1316 Coding Literacy
GEP1317 Safety Management in Aviation I
GEP1318 Sustainable Learning Skills
GEP1319 Communication and Relationship Management in Career
GEP1320 Introduction to the 2030 Agenda
GEP1321 Online Safety and Cyberbullying
GEP1322 Digital Literacy
GEP1366 Practicing Sustainability
GEP1367 Information and Communication Technology I
GEP1368 Emerging Technologies and The Future Of Humanity
GEP1370 Air Traffic Management Systems
GEP1371 Aviation Security
GEP1372 Sustainability and Social Inclusion
GEP1373 21st Century Skills
GEP1374 Fundamentals of Civil Aviation
GEP1375 Information and Communication Technology II
GEP1376 Soft Skills
GEP1377 Transition to Professional Life
GEP1378 Sustainable Talent Management and Innovation
GEP1379 Sustainability and Business Ethics
GEP1403 French I
GEP1404 French II
GEP1405 German I
GEP1406 German II
GEP1409 Italian I
GEP1410 Italian II
GEP1413 Ottoman Turkish I
GEP1415 Russian I
GEP1416 Russian II
GEP1417 Spanish I
GEP1418 Spanish II
GEP1431 Turkish Sign Language
GEP1432 English for Specific Purposes I
GEP1433 English for Specific Purposes II
GEP1434 Turkish Sign Language II
GEP1435 German III
GEP1436 German IV
GEP1439 Russian III
GEP1440 Russian IV
GEP1443 Circassian I
GEP1444 Circassian II
GEP1501 Anatolian Civilizations
GEP1502 Great Discoveries and Inventions in the History of Science
GEP1503 Greek and Turkish Relations in the Aegean
GEP1504 History of Food
GEP1505 History of Mediterranean World
GEP1506 History of the Modern Middle East
GEP1508 Wars That Change History
GEP1509 20. Century Political History
GEP1511 European History
GEP1513 History of Religions
GEP1514 Ottoman Cultural History
GEP1515 New Religious Movements
GEP1516 Recent History of Turkish Modernization and Democracy
GEP1518 Introduction to General Turkish History
GEP1519 Apparel, Culture and Society
GEP1601 Communication in Local Governments
GEP1602 Community Service Applications
GEP1603 Current Political Issues and Leaders
GEP1604 Interpersonal Communication
GEP1605 Popular Culture
GEP1606 Prejudice and Aggression
GEP1607 Ethics
GEP1608 European Integration and Turkish-European Relations
GEP1610 Innovative Leadership
GEP1611 Effective Skills for Communication
GEP1612 Political Communication Campaigns
GEP1613 Elections and Campaign Management
GEP1614 Social Media Management
GEP1615 Perception Management
GEP1616 Traffic and Road Safety
GEP1617 International Food Culture
GEP1618 Communication and Stress Management
GEP1619 Using Media for Communication
GEP1620 Visual Literacy
GEP1621 Internal Communication and Innovation Management
GEP1622 Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurship
GEP1623 Fashion and Media
GEP1625 Games and Culture
GEP1626 Gender Studies
GEP1627 Social Entrepreneurship
GEP1628 Volunteerism
GEP1630 Technology Addiction
GEP1631 Sustainability and Climate Action
GEP1632 Disaster Management
GEP1633 Environment and Sustainable Development
GEP1634 Exploring the Future of Agriculture
GEP1635 Climate Change Communication
GEP1636 Climate Change Economy
GEP1637 Communication of Relationships
GEP1638 Topics in Communication Management
GEP1639 Understanding the Food
GEP1640 Towards Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
GEP1641 Genesis of Life
GEP1701 Creative Literature
GEP1702 Critical Thinking and Literary Criticism
GEP1703 Contemporary Turkish Literature
GEP1704 Trends in Literature
GEP1705 Literature and Society
GEP1706 Modern Turkish Novel and Story
GEP1707 Modern Turkish Poetry
GEP1709 The Lives of Turkish Intellectuals
GEP1710 Turkish Poets and Poems
GEP1711 Creative Writing
GEP1801 20th Century History of Thought
GEP1802 Aesthetic and Philosophy
GEP1803 Contemporary Philosophy
GEP1804 Islamic Philosophy
GEP1805 Ontology
GEP1806 Philosophy of Life
GEP1807 Political Philosophy
GEP1808 Philosophy of Religion
GEP1809 Strategic Roadmaps and Innovation
GEP1810 Systems-Design Thinking and Management
GEP1811 Readings in Philosophy
GEP1812 Philosophy of Science
GEP1821 Classical Logic
GEP1822 Logic I
GEP1823 Logic II
GEP1824 Modern Logic
Non-Departmental Elective
BES3065 Childhood Nutrition
CGB4071 Sensory Training
FTR3060 Healthy Living and Exercise
FTR3065 Psychosocial Rehabilitation
FTR3067 Physical Activity
HEM3070 Epidemiology
HEM3081 Health Promotion
SKY3072 Literacy of Health

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN1001 Introduction to Civil Engineering 2 0 2 6
ENG1003 Communications Skills and Academic Reporting I 2 2 3 4
MAT1051 Calculus I 3 2 4 7
PHY1001 Physics I 3 2 4 7
SEN1011 Introduction to Programming (Python) 2 2 3 6
Total 30
2. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN1002 Surveying and Metrology 2 0 2 5
CHE1001 General Chemistry I 3 2 4 7
ENG1004 Communication Skills and Academic Reporting II 2 2 3 3
LAW1156 Child Law and Child Psychology 0 0 0 1
MAT1052 Calculus II 3 2 4 7
PHY1002 Physics II 3 2 4 7
Total 30
3. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN2009 Statics 3 0 3 4
CEN2015 Materials Science 3 0 3 5
CEN2017 Technical Drawing with AutoCAD 2 0 2 3
CEN3007 Dynamics 2 0 2 4
MAT1041 Linear Algebra 3 0 3 6
MAT3012 Numerical Analysis 2 2 3 6
TLL1003 Turkish Language and Literature I 2 0 2 2
Total 30
4. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN2004 Materials of Construction 2 2 3 6
CEN2006 Strength of Materials 3 0 3 6
MAT2062 Differential Equations 3 0 3 6
MAT3026 Probability and Statistics 3 0 3 6
TLL1004 Turkish Language and Literature II 2 0 2 2
Non-Departmental Elective 2 4
Total 30
5. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN3011 Highway Engineering 3 0 3 5
CEN3013 Soil Mechanics 3 2 4 6
CEN3015 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 6
CEN3995 Summer Training I 0 0 0 5
GE-Elective 3 4
GE-Elective 3 4
Total 30
6. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN3014 Structural Analysis 3 0 3 5
CEN3020 Hydraulics 2 2 3 5
CEN3022 Foundation Engineering 3 0 3 5
CEN3996 Summer Training II 0 0 0 3
Non-Departmental Elective 2 4
GE-Elective 3 4
GE-Elective 3 4
Total 30
7. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN4017 Reinforced Concrete 3 0 3 5
CEN4135 Steel Structures 2 0 2 4
CEN4991 Capstone Project I 1 0 1 1
HST1001 Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Republic I 2 0 2 2
Departmental Elective 2 6
GE-Elective 3 4
GE-Elective 3 4
Non-Departmental Elective 2 4
Total 30
8. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CEN4992 Capstone Project II 0 4 2 6
ENR3001 Non-Technical Aspects of Engineering 2 0 2 4
HST1002 Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Republic II 2 0 2 2
Departmental Elective 2 6
Departmental Elective 2 6
Departmental Elective 2 6
Total 30

Program Director (or Equivalent)


CIVIL ENGINEERING - SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES

Assist. Prof. HABİB CEM YENİDOĞAN
Head of Department

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES
E-Mail: cem.yenidogan@eng.bau.edu.tr
Telephone: +90