| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP1065 | History of Civilization I | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. NURAN FERYAL TANSUĞ DOURLARİS |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK Assist. Prof. NURAN FERYAL TANSUĞ DOURLARİS |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Introducing the students to the history of civilizations through a comparative perspective. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Students shall develop critical thinking 2. Students shall analyze and critique historical developments 3. Students shall synthesize diverse kinds of information and to express ideas clearly and cogently. 4. Students shall develop abilities to recognize and analyze historical problems 5. Students shall understand and critique the concept of civilization 6. Students shall understand why the first civilizations did emerge in the eastern part of the world. |
| Examining how civilization came into being and analyzing emergence of major world civilizations. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: technology-supported education, reading and individual study. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Neolithic Age: Agriculture and Rise of Civilization | coursebooks |
| 2) | Mesopotamian Civilizations | coursebooks |
| 3) | Ancient Egypt | coursebooks |
| 4) | Ancient India | coursebooks |
| 5) | Ancient China | coursebooks |
| 6) | Anatolian Civilizaitons, Hittites and Persian Empire | coursebooks |
| 7) | Ancient Greece | coursebooks |
| 8) | Midterm Week | |
| 9) | Introduction to Rome; Roman Republic | coursebooks |
| 10) | Roman Empire | coursebooks |
| 11) | The Origins of Christianity | coursebooks |
| 12) | The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition | coursebooks |
| 13) | Civilization in Eastern Europe: Byzantium | coursebooks |
| 14) | Early Medieval Age | coursebooks |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Course Notes / Textbooks Peter Stearns, Michael Adas et all, The Global Experience, World Civilizations Albert M. Craig, William A. Graham et all, The Heritage of World Civilizations |
| References: | None |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 11 | % 50 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Quizzes | 11 | 5 | 55 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 122 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
| 7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
| 10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
| 11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
| 12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |