MECHATRONICS 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
GEP0609 Alliance of Civilizations Fall 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: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic 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) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-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 Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.