ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SOC4091	Readings in Sociology	Fall	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	"."
Course Objectives:	This course will provide students will a strong historical foundation that will help them understand current debates taking place within Europe today (especially regarding the place of Religion in society, the meaning of Secularism, Modernity, and Individualism), as well as their own position in Turkey in relation to Europe and these debates. Students are also expected to further develop their critical reading skills through the close analysis of both primary historical sources and secondary texts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students that succeed in this course will be able to:

1) Identify the key events and actors of European History from the Roman Empire until the French Revolution
2) Compare and constrast historical periods and places
3) Analyze conflicting primary sources
4) Develop better academic reading skills
5)Develop better academic writing skills
6) Assess the special place of Turkey in Europe and the world, from a historical point of view

Course Content

This course offers a historical overview of European thought, politics and culture from the early Middle Ages until the French Revolution (not included). We will begin with the emergence of medieval civilization in the seventh century, analyze Church power and religious conflicts, the Renaissance, as well as European encounters with faraway lands and people during early colonization efforts. We will explore the advent of the scientific revolution and the enlightenment, and analyze the critiques of political absolutism that led to the birth of modern democratic thought. Debates on the nature of the individual, society, religious beliefs, and scientific progress will be examined. This first part of the course will end with an extensive discussion of the social, cultural, economic and political state of European society just before the advent of the French Revolution. Students will understand the roots of debates on religion and secularism in Europe, as well as the emergence of Modern thought and Scientific enquiry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course and assignments
2)	Opening discussion of Early Christianity	chapter 6 The Roman Empire
3)	Role of Germanic People, Development of the Christian Church, Byzantine Empire, Rise of Islam.	Chapter 7 The Passing of the Roman World and the Emergence of Medieval Civilization
4)	Carolingians, Lords and Vassals, Byzantine civilization, Slavic people.	Chapter 8 European Civilization in the Early Middle Ages 750-1000
5)	Land and People in the Middle Ages (Peasantry and the rise of Trade cities). Intellectual and Artistic world (Universities, Architecture, Literature)	ch.9 The Recovery and Growth of European Society in the High Middle Ages
6)	Rise of European Kingdoms, Recovery and Reform of Catholic Church, Crusades.	ch.10 The Rise of Kingdoms and the Growth of Church Power.
7)	Black Death and Social Crisis, Hundred Year's War, Culture and Society in an age of adversity.	ch.11 The Late Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century.
8)	The Italian Renaissance, the New Statecraft, Renaissance in the rest of Europe.	ch.12 Recovery and Rebirth: The Renaissance
9)	MIDTERM
10)	The Reformation in Germany and Spread to the rest of Europe.	ch.13 Reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century Submission of first homework assignment
11)	The Portuguese and Spanish Empires, development of World Trade, European Expansion.	ch.14 Europe and the World: New Encounters 1500-1800.
12)	Social crises, Absolutism in Western and Eastern Europe, Flourishing European Culture.	ch.15 State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeen Century
13)	Revolution in Astronomy, Medicine. Spread of Rationalism and Scientific Knowledge.	ch.16 The Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science
14)	The Enlightenment, Philosophers and their Ideas, Impact on Culture, Religion, Criminology, etc. Economic expansion and social changes. Absolutism revisited. The new social order of the 18th century.	ch.17 Eighteenth Century: The Age of Enlightenment ch.18 Eighteenth Century 2: European States, International Wars and Social Change

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Jackson J. Spielvogel: Western Civilization 7e: A Brief History, International Edition, 68pp (Wadworth), 2011
References:	Weekly readings will be provided

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 20
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Midterms	2	4	8
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)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6)	Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.