CIVIL 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 civil 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 proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members 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 civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |