CIVIL 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 Spring	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 Instructor FATMA MELİHA NEVGÜL ANBARLILAR
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

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.