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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the course and assignments |
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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 |
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10) |
The Reformation in Germany and Spread to the rest of Europe.
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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 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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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. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) |
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4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. |
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6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. |
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7) |
Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. |
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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. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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12) |
Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |
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