BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| CIVIL 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 |
| GEP0810 | Systems-Design Thinking and Management | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET DEĞİRMENCİ Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Attendants will be informed about; thinking process, method, methodology, holistic thinking, design thinking and designing purposfull systems. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of the course attendants will be informed about: -Thinking process -Problem formulation -How to answer why, how and what questions? -The concepts of feedback, chaos, and complexity -The difference between mindless and minded systems. -Design thinking. -Interactive planning -Decision support systems |
Course Content
| Thinking process, systems thinking,chaos and complexity, methodology,socio-cultural systems, iterative process of inquiry, design thinking, interactive planning,decision support systems |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Thinking process: dreaming, metaphor, inquaiy, paradigm, environment | Text |
| 2) | How to answer what, how and why questions. Reductionist and holistic approaches | Text |
| 3) | Systems thinking: definition of systems and the implications of definitions for real life problems | Text |
| 4) | Systems principals | Text |
| 5) | Theory of chaos and complexity | Text |
| 6) | Socio-cultural systems | Text |
| 7) | General review | Text |
| 8) | Midterm exam | |
| 9) | İterative holistic inquiry | Text |
| 10) | Design thinking | Text |
| 11) | Idealized design | Text |
| 12) | Interactive planning | Text |
| 13) | Case study | Text |
| 14) | Desicion support systems | Text |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | DEĞİRMENCİ, M.(2007) Amaçlı canlılar:yönetimde üçüncü nesil sistem düşüncesi, İstanbul, Hiperlink |
| References: | CAPRA, F. (1996) Yaşamın örgüsü : zihin ve maddenin yeni bir örgüsü, (çev. B. KURYEL).İstanbul, Yapı Merkezi. MORGAN, G. (1997) Yönetim ve örgüt teorilerinde metafor, (çev.G. BULUT). İstanbul, MESS. ACKOFF, R.L. (1999) Re-Creating the corporation : a design of organizations for the 21st centuary. New York, Oxford University Press. GHARAJEDAGHI, J. (2011) Systems thinking : managing chaos and complexity: a platform for designing business architecture. Burlington, Morgan kaufmann. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 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 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 96 | ||
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) | 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. |