COMPUTER ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0609 | Alliance of Civilizations | 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. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course is aimed at helping the student to grasp civilization as a concept, as a phenomenon and as a social reality. This way the student is expected to be able to analyze different civilizations and interpret the new concept of alliance of civilizatiopns with respect to its meaning and possibility. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Students shall develop critical thinking 2.Students shall analyze and critique historical development. 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. |
This course deals with the phenomenon of civilization in history with respect to the present global World. It also wants to question the thesis of the clash of civilizations in order to search for he possibility of a meeting ground for civilizations, which will lead to the alliance of civilizations. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction: Humans as the Main Element of Society | Compiled Material |
2) | Theories of Society in Historical Perspective I | Compiled Material |
3) | Theories of Society in Historical Perspective II | Compiled Material |
4) | Culture as a Social Phenomenon and its Manifestation | Compiled Material |
5) | History of Cultures and Social Movements | Compiled Material |
6) | From Cultures to Civilizations: Philosophy of Cilization I | Compiled Material |
7) | From Cultures to Civilizations: Philosophy of Cilization II | Compiled Material |
8) | Midterm exam | |
9) | The Rise of Civilizations in Human History and Ancient Civilizations | Compiled Material |
10) | Conflict and Alliance in Ancient Civilizations | Compiled Material |
11) | New Era Civilizations: İslam | Compiled Material |
12) | New Era Civilizations: Western | Compiled Material |
13) | The Global Age and Civilizations in Contemporary World | Compiled Material |
14) | Relationship Between Civilizations: The Clash and Alliance Thesis | Compiled Material |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Derste dağıtılacak. May be distributed in class. |
References: | Recep Şentürk, Açık Medeniyet & Çok Medeniyetli Dünya ve Topluma Doğru, İstanbul: Timaş Yayınları, 2010. Niall Ferguson, Civilization: The West and the Rest, London: Penguin Boooks, 2011; Roger Osborne, Civilization: A New History of the Western World, New York: Pegasus Book, 2006. Recep Şentürk, Açık Medeniyet & Çok Medeniyetli Dünya ve Topluma Doğru, İstanbul: Timaş Yayınları, 2010. Niall Ferguson, Civilization: The West and the Rest, London: Penguin Boooks, 2011; Roger Osborne, Civilization: A New History of the Western World, New York: Pegasus Book, 2006. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Total Workload | 92 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 3 |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously. | 3 |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |