Course Objectives: |
The primary objective of this course is to provide the students knowledge about the duties, the working structures and the ways to implement the projects of the organizations that operate in international field, and also gives the opportunity to them to learn and discuss current issues in these fields. The course, also, provides a historical, institutional and structural framework to deal with the current main economic characteristics of the Turkish economy. |
Course Content: |
Topics covered in this course are the World Trade Organization (WTO) regime and the General agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the origins and basic rules of GATT/WTO including Most Favored Nation, National Treatment, Technical Barriers, and provisions on quantitative restrictions, escape clauses, the WTO agreements such as the Agreement on Traderelated aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), the history, purpose, structure and functions of IMF. The course also offers a historical, structural and institutional framework to understand the main developments of the Turkish Economy. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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The theory of international organization and the theory of economic integration. |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
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International Monetary Fund and The World Bank. |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
3) |
The European Union. |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
4) |
GATT and World Trade Organization |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
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ICC |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
6) |
OECD and the importance of Turkey |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
7) |
OECD and the importance of Turkey |
Students are given the course materials a week before.
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8) |
Review |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
9) |
a-FAO
b-The organization of The Black Sea Economical Cooperation. |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
10) |
a-Turkish Economy– The sectors of agriculture and industry.
b-Turkish Economy – Foreign Trade |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
11) |
The relations between Turkey and IMF and World Bank. |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
12) |
The relations between Turkey and The World Trade Organization |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
13) |
The relations and improvement between Turkey and European Union |
Students are given the course materials a week before. |
14) |
International Organizations, globalization and Turkey. |
Students are given the course materials a week before.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
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Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
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Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
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Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
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Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
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To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
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Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
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Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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