Introduction to Civil Engineering

Course Information

College Akashi College Year 2023
Course Title Introduction to Civil Engineering
Course Code 5128 Course Category Specialized / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 1
Department Civil Engineering Student Grade 1st
Term First Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor TAKEDA Naho

Course Objectives

1. Can explain civil engineering.
2. Can explain examples of social infrastructure facilities.
3. Can make a brief presentation about civil engineering.

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Can fully explain civil engineering using technical languageCan briefly explain civil engineering using technical languageCannot explain civil engineering using technical language
Achievement 2Can fully explain social infrastructure facilities using technical languageCan briefly explain social infrastructure facilities using technical language.Cannot explain social infrastructure facilities using technical language
Achievement 3Can make a presentation about civil engineering using technical languageCan make a brief presentation about civil engineering.Cannot make a brief presentation about civil engineering.

Assigned Department Objectives

Teaching Method

Outline:
Students will gain understanding that civil engineering enriches the lives of the people, improves their welfare, and deeply involved in the daily lives of citizens.
Style:
Classes will be conducted using a blackboard and a projector. In the lectures, terms, words in English, etc. that need memorizing will be explained. Students must review each class to fully acquire the knowledge.
Notice:
This is the first step to getting into the professional area of engineering, using the basic knowledge of science and mathematics which have been acquired in advance. Therefore, it is appropriate for students to seek professional academic book for anything that they find interesting.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for evaluation.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st About civil engineering (1) Can explain civil engineering.
2nd About civil engineering (2) Can explain what type of engineering civil engineering is
3rd The first step towards structures and bridges (1) Understand the role and history of bridges
4th The first step towards structures and bridges (2) Understand forms and structures of bridges
5th The first step towards waterway and shore technologies (1) Understand the water circulation, role of rivers, water utilization and water control, and river environment
6th The first step towards waterway and shore technologies (2) Understand the role and environment of the sea
7th The first step towards ground and soil (1) Understand the properties of soil
8th The first step towards ground and soil (2) Understand the ground subsidence and environment
2nd Quarter
9th Midterm exam
10th The first step towards construction material (1) Understand construction materials (soil, stone, wood, metal, concrete, asphalt)
11th The first step towards construction material (2) Can make presentations on construction materials
12th The first step towards urban planning (1) Understand social infrastructure facilities that are necessary for urban planning
13th The first step towards urban planning (2) Can make presentations on urban planning
14th The first step towards environmental issues (1) Understand environmental issues related to water, soil, air, noise, and vibration
15th The first step towards environmental issues (2) Can make presentations on civil engineering and environment
16th Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExamsPresentationReportsEffort status for classesTotal
Subtotal40302010100
Basic Proficiency201010040
Specialized Proficiency201010040
Cross-Disciplinary Proficiency01001020