MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP1608	European Integration and Turkish-European Relations	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The course will further explore the evolution of relations between Turkey and the European Union, as well as between Turkey and Germany as the relevant local example of a European Union member state. The course will also aim at providing insight on Turkish-European relations from the Turkish side, by including a lecture/discussion with a Turkish expert and/or government representative on EU relations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-To examine Turkey-EU relations in a historical perspective by identifying the key milestones
2-To apply the theories of EU enlargement to Turkey-EU relations and make comparisons with other enlargement rounds
3-To define and analyze the political, legal and official dimensions of Turkey’s EU accession process

Course Content

This course will focus on the development of the European Community/Union, as well as on relations between Turkey and Europe since 1945. It will explore the genesis of the European Union, its structure and evolution, and its impact and role both within and outside of Europe.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	European Idea; Aristide Briand’s project for a European Federal Link, 1929-1932	Book chapters and journal articles
3)	World War II and post-1945 European cooperation, 1945-1949	Book chapters and journal articles
4)	The treaty of Paris 1951, the European Community of Defense 1954	Book chapters and journal articles
5)	Leaders and European integration	Book chapters and journal articles
6)	European and Global Economics	Book chapters and journal articles
7)	Turkish Perceptions of the EU	Book chapters and journal articles
8)	Midterm
9)	The World, the EU and Turkey after the End of the Cold War	Book chapters and journal articles
10)	Common Foreign and Security Policy	Book chapters and journal articles
11)	The Membership Perspective of Turkey	Book chapters and journal articles
12)	The Membership Perspective of Turkey	Book chapters and journal articles
13)	Visit to local sites of interest relating to the course topics- the EU representation in Berlin	Book chapters and journal articles
14)	Visit to the German federal parliament, and potentially to the EU institutions in Brussels as well.	Book chapters and journal articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	10	2	20
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			97

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)	To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2)	Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3)	Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4)	Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5)	Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6)	Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7)	Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8)	Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9)	ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10)	Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11)	Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12)	Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.	3