INDUSTRIAL 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
GEP0614 Social Media Management Fall 3 0 3 5
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HALUK GÜRGEN
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to make students understand the social media and its importance for PR. In addition, this course aims to provide insights about content creation and management in digital media.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to:
1- Define the new world which we live in
2- Discuss the relations between politics, social media and Web 2.0
3- Identify and analyze the new rules of communication
4- Comprehend the important relationship between the social media tools the student use everyday and public relations practices.
5- Define and use new tools of public relations
6- Understand the importance and power of PR 2.0 and digital communication in terms of digital crisis communication.
7- Apply the digital communication tactics to their public relations campaigns.

Course Content

This course is designed to help students understand a variety of web 2.0 technologies including blogs, RSS, wikis, social bookmarking tools, audio and video podcasts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) New media vs. Social media
3) Social community and Social networks
4) Public relations in an online world: New rules
5) New channels of communication, new channels for public relations
6) Creating content for social media
7) Social media content management
8) Midterm Week
9) The legal side of social media
10) Online media relations
11) Digital campaigns throughout the world
12) Digital campaigns in Turkey
13) Crises and crisis management in online environments
14) Discussion

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
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 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 118

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 industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. 3
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.