OPTICIANRY (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1065 | History of Civilization I | Fall | 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: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. NURAN FERYAL TANSUĞ DOURLARİS |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. 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. |
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. |
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) | Hellenistic Period | coursebooks |
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 | 2 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Quizzes | 2 | 8 | 16 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Workload | 93 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | |
2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | |
3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | |
4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | |
5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | |
6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | |
7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | |
8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | |
9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | |
10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting |