BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EAP5105 | World Educational Systems | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | |
3) | Design complex Biomedical 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 Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to 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) | Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical 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 Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |