| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical English I | OEM7208 | 7. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Cihat TAŞÇIOĞLU |
| Instructors |
Cihat TAŞÇIOĞLU |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The main objective of this course is to educate the students about technical english regarding the Forest Industry. So that they could understand the written technical materials, write technical reports and communicate about technical subjects. |
| Course Content | Chapter 1 - Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood Chapter 2 - Structure of Wood Chapter 3 - Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood Chapter 4 - Mechanical Properties of Wood Chapter 5 Commercial Lumber Chapter 6 - Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties Chapter 7 - Fastenings Midterm Ders Chapter 8 - Structural Analysis Equations Chapter 9 - Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials Chapter 10 - Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products Chapter 11 - Glued Structural Members Chapter 12 - Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes Chapter 13 - Biodeterioration of Wood |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Have more technical vocabulary in Forest Industry area. - Understand the written material and communicate about technical subjects. - Students will gain ability to use technical english for their international business affairs |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood | |
| 2. Week | Structure of Wood | |
| 3. Week | Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood | |
| 4. Week | Mechanical Properties of Wood | |
| 5. Week | Commercial Lumber | |
| 6. Week | Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties | |
| 7. Week | Fastenings | |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Structural Analysis Equations | |
| 10. Week | Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials | |
| 11. Week | Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products | |
| 12. Week | Glued Structural Members | |
| 13. Week | Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes | |
| 14. Week | Biodeterioration of Wood |
| Lecture, group work, Handouts, visionary supports via projectors |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework 1 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Classroom Activities | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 60 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
