GEP1065 History of Civilization IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs DIALYSIS (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
DIALYSIS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1065 History of Civilization I Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice 1
2) Effective use the terminology of the field 1
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field. 1
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication. 1
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional. 1
6) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness. 1
7) Prepare to dialysis machine for the operation 1
8) Makes follow-up of patients from start to the end of a hemodialysis session 1
9) Prepare the machine ready for use again after dialysis 1