Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6CE332Construction Management3+0+03329.07.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Civil Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course provides students with skills and knowledge in organizing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes via enabling students;to understand the key components of a successful project;to embed necessary processes, components, and attributes into execution of their projects;to improve practice of communication skills to organize project teams;to develop project trouble-shooting capabilities through careful analysis and root cause determinations.
Course Content Study of Construction Management functions including Project Management, Cost Management,Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, and Safety Management.Emphasis is put on the application of each function throughout the project phases.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Sakin
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources -
Course Notes K. Knutson, C. J. Schexnayder, C. M. Fiori, R. Mayo, “Construction
Management Fundamentals“, McGraw-Hill Series in Civil Engineering, 2nd Edition (2008).

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %30
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 13 3 39
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 6 84
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 127

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Critically appraise and evaluate the concepts of project management and the importance of people, processes and techniques
2 Critically examine and evaluate the implications of Building Information Modelling on projects and organizations
3 : Assess risks and project impact factors on a project proposal, including environmental impacts. Identify and assess the factors and criteria which will be used in the impact assessment and their significance, reviewing alternative solutions to improve environmental quality and producing a report of the assessed environmental impact.
4 Manage project completion processes, including inspection and handover processes; instigate project review processes and identify and document learning/lessons learned for improved future project performance
5 Develop Communication and Presentation Skills by • taking part in group discussions • writing reports for senior management
6 Numeracy • collect, analyze and record data presentation of the findings of research

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction - Construction Project Management
2 Construction Project Management
3 Sustainable Design and Construction
4 Construction Stakeholders, Processes and Organizations
5 Construction Planning
6 Innovation in Construction Managements ( BIM )
7 Building Information Modelling Case Study Examples
8 Midterm Week, Essay Submission for midterm assessment
9 Contracts and Tender
10 Students Group study on Projects
11 Tutorial - Students group study on Projects
12 Health and Safety in Construction,
13 Tutorial- Students Group study on Projects
14 Project Monitoring and Quality Control

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant