SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN460	SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. METİN MEHMETOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to transfer the concept of sustainable building (green building) design, building materials, and technologies in parallel developments in the world for civil engineer candidates.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers topics related to the sustainable development of construction, such as sustainability certification systems and sustainable materials used in building materials.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to recognize sustainable building materials
To be able to identify the principles of sustainable building design
To be able to apply the principles of sustainable building design
To be able to determine the economic and environmental effects of sustainable buildings and construction materials
To be able to have the recognition of the need for life-long learning; ability to reach scientific information, to follow advances in science and technology and to consistently renew him/herself

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	-
2	-	Definition of Sustainability	-
3	-	Sustainable construction materials	-
4	-	Definition of “Life Cycle Analysis”; select materials and design sustainable constructions based on Life Cycle Analysis Method.	-
5	-	Different types of Concrete mixtures with sustainable construction materials	-
6	-	Sustainable Green Buildings	-
7	-	Student Presentations	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Design Sustainable Green Building	-
10	-	Choosing materials and energy systems	-
11	-	Greeen Building National assesments and standards	-
12	-	Sustainable Green Building applications	-
13	-	Student Presentations	-
14	-	Student Presentations	-
15	-	Student Presentations	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	15	15
TOTAL	34	0	150