Program Educational Objectives


The program educational objectives of METU Civil Engineering Department can be
categorized under three main titles. These are:

1. To equip our students with solid technical knowledge in the field of Civil
Engineering by;

• broadening the horizon of the students in the field of specialty,
• increasing their ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and

engineering,

• increasing the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems

in a systematic way,

• increasing awareness of students about cost, time and quality issues in

construction.

• increasing their ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data,
• increasing their ability to design and conduct experiments,
• increasing the ability of students to carry out scientific research.

2. To reinforce their contemporary knowledge which will be necessary in their
professional career,

• providing the students with knowledge on contemporary issues in the field

of specialty,

• enhancing awareness of students about the impact of engineering projects

in a global and societal context (social, economic, legal and/or
environmental implications),

• increasing awareness of students about health and safety issues in

construction works.

• increasing their ability to use IT (advanced communication tools such as

web-based applications, software etc.).

• increasing the innovative capability and creativity of students,
• increasing awareness of students on continuous and life-long learning.

3. To furnish the students with the essential tools of professional preparation by;

• informing students about engineering ethics and professional

responsibility,

• increasing their decision-making skills,
• encouraging students to participate in interdisciplinary work,
• increasing the ability of students to implement their theoretical knowledge,
• enhancing their design skills,
• increasing awareness of students about importance of timely completion

of goals,

• helping them to develop social and leadership skills,
• increasing the ability to communicate effectively by;
• enhancing their sketching/drawing and report writing skills,
• increasing oral presentation skills.