ENERGY SYSTEMS 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
EAP5105	World Educational Systems	Fall	3	0	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ Dr. BETÜL TARHAN ALKAN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SABİHA DULAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The purpose of the course is to give an overview of educational systems of Turkish and EU countries through a comparative method.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Evaluating Turkish Educational System from different perspectives
2. Explaining different dimensions of European Education
3. Comparing Turkish and European Educational Systems
4. Developing recommendations for Turkish Educational System

Course Content

Week 1. Course description and introduction to Turkish educational system
Week 2. Turkish educational system: Purpose, structure and problems
Week 3. Turkish educational system: Problems and Statistics
Week 4. Analyzing Statistics
Week 5. Quiz
Week 6. Comparing educational systems: Luxemburg and Finland
Week 7. Comparing educational systems: Germany and France
Week 8. Comparing educational systems: England and Italy
Week 9. Quiz
Week 10. Comparing educational systems: USA and Canada
Week 11. Comparing educational systems: Japan and South Korea
Week 12. Mid Term
Week 13. Teacher Training in Turkey and EU Countries
Week 14. Educational Finance in Turkey and EU Countries

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course description and introduction to Turkish educational system
2)	Turkish educational system: Purpose, structure and problems
3)	Turkish educational system: Problems and Statistics
4)	Analyzing Statistics (Countries and OECD)
5)	Quiz 1
6)	Comparing educational systems: Luxemburg and Finland
7)	Comparing educational systems: Germany and France
8)	Comparing educational systems: England and Italy
9)	Quiz 2
10)	Comparing educational systems: USA and Canada
11)	Comparing educational systems: Japan and South Korea
12)	Mid Term
13)	Teacher Training in Turkey and EU Countries
14)	Educational Finance in Turkey and EU Countries

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Balcı, A. (2007). Karşılaştırmalı eğitim sistemleri. Ankara: Pegem A.

Erginer, A. (2006). Avrupa Birliği eğitim sistemleri. Ankara: Pegem A.

References:

EURYDICE (2009). Education in europe network web site. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php

EURYBASE (2009). The database on education systems in Europe.
http:// earged.meb.gov.tr/urn/tr/pdf/ilkogretim.pdf

EURYDICE (2011). National Education System and Policies
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/eurybase_en.php#turkey

EURYDICE (2010). Türk Eğitim Sisteminin Örgütlenmesi 2009/2010. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/eurybase_full_reports/TR_TR.pdf

EURYDICE (2010). Avrupa'da Eğitim ve Öğretim Sistemlerinin Yapısı: Türkiye.
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/structures/041_TR_TR.pdf

MEB (2008). MEB Dış İlişkiler Dairesi Belgeleri . http://digm.meb.gov.tr/Belgeler.html

MEB (2008). Milli Eğitim İstatistikleri 2006-2007. http://sgb.meb.gov.tr/istatistik/meb_istatistikleri_orgun_egitim_2006_2007.pdf.

MEB (2008). Milli Eğitim İstatistikleri 2007-2008. http://sgb.meb.gov.tr/istatistik/meb_istatistikleri_orgun_egitim_2007_2008.pdf

MEB (2009). Milli Eğitim İstatistikleri 2009-2010. http://sgb.meb.gov.tr/istatistik/ meb_istatistikleri_orgun_egitim_2009_2010.pdf

OECD (2008). Education at a Glance 2008. www.oecd.org/publishing/corrigenda.

YÖK (Yükseköğretim Kurulu) (2007). Öğretmen yetiştirme ve eğitim fakülteleri raporu, Ankara:YÖK.

UNESCO (2001). The Turkish Education System and Developments in Education. http://www.ibe.unesco.org/International/ICE/natrap/Turkey.pdf

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Quizzes	2	% 15
Homework Assignments	2	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 20
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

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