PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
CEN2003	Statics and Strength of Materials	Spring Fall	3	2	4	7

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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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MESUT NEGİN
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MESUT NEGİN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Basic Statics and Strength Principles
Course Objectives:	1. Force systems acting on Structures and Appl. of Equilibrium Equations 2. To teach students how is the mechanical behaviour of materials 3. Introduce students to evaluate stresses and deformations on structures 4. Learn About Design of Structures by Stress Analysis

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learn the basic mechanical behaviour of structures for designing.
Understand how to calculate stress and deformation on structures with different force application
Learn necessary stress analysis for designing

Course Content

Basic principles of statics, Equilibrium equations, Shear force and bending moment diagrams, Stress and Strain, Axial force, Torsion, Bending Moment, Combined stresses, Deflerctions, Buckling

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Application of Mechanics in Engineering
2)	Vectoral operations, force and moment vectors
3)	Equilibrium Equations
4)	Structures (Trusses, Frames etc)
5)	Center of Gravity and Moments of Inertia
6)	Stress and Strain
7)	Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
8)	Midterm I - Axial Force
9)	Stress and Deformation by Axial force
10)	Stress and Deformation by Torsion
11)	Stress and Deformation by bending and Deflection
12)	Midterm II - Transverse Shear
13)	Combined Stresses
14)	Buckling

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders Notları
References:	Statics and Strength of Materials - Hibbeler, 4 th Edition, Pearson

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 0
Quizzes	4	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 10
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	10	6	60
Homework Assignments	5	10	50
Quizzes	4	10	40
Midterms	2	40	80
Final	1	40	40
Total Workload			270

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)	To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media
2)	To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3)	To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works.
4)	To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
5)	To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6)	To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings.
7)	To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns.
8)	To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9)	To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes.
10)	To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11)	To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12)	To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
13)	To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14)	To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.