ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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
BA4003	Communication Skills I	Spring	3	0	3	6

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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This couse aims at introducing students with the different aspects and methods of interpersonal and business communication (including verbal interactions, nonverbal cues, and even using technology to maximize impact).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, the enrolled students will:
-Recognize and describe various communication styles.
-Understand building an effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
-Demonstrate proper techniques when using writing as a communication tool.
-Understands techniques for an effective group communication.
-Understand the importance of communication in global business life.
-Understand the importance and ways of using technological tools in interpersonal and business communication
-Describe communication strategies to resolve disagreements and conflicts.

Course Content

Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles, Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication , Communicating in Writing, Group Communication, Communications Technology, Barriers to Communication, Cultural Aspects of Communication, Disagreements and Conflicts, Negotiation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles
2)	Verbal Communication
3)	Non Verbal Communication
4)	Communication through Writing
5)	Cultivating Conversational Skills
6)	Communication in A Global World
7)	Using Technological Tools
8)	Midterm Examination
9)	Barriers to Communication
10)	Communication among Different Cultures
11)	Disagreement and Conflict Resolving
12)	Negotiation Techniques
13)	Case Study
14)	Case Study

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Various handouts
References:	Various handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	64
Homework Assignments	2	10
Midterms	1	10
Final	1	15
Total Workload		141

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)	Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering.
2)	Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions.
3)	Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4)	Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction.
5)	Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6)	Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results.
7)	Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member.
8)	Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources
9)	Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
10)	Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field.
11)	Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
12)	Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age.
13)	Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
14)	Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices.