OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1511 European History 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: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to thematically analyze important events of the Early Modern European History. Political, Social, Religious and Intellectual events will be discussed following the chronological order.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Developing Historical Perspective: Understanding and analyzing the major political, social, religious, and intellectual events of Early Modern European History.

Chronological Awareness: Being able to evaluate the events of the transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age in historical order.

Thematic Analysis Skills: Being able to examine themes such as geographical discoveries, the Renaissance, and the Reformation in depth.

Critical Thinking: Being able to establish cause-and-effect relationships among historical events through class discussions and readings.

Academic Skills: Being able to interpret historical events using course materials and class discussions, and developing academic expressions through written examinations.

Course Content

The transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era.
Early Modern identities and social structures.
Absolutist regimes and systems of government.
Political and economic effects of geographical discoveries.
The Renaissance and Humanism.
Reformation and Counter-Reformation movements.
Political changes in the Early Modern Era (Peasant Wars, Thirty Years' War, etc.).
The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment.
The effects of the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) An assessment of Europe's transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Age.
3) Early Modern Identities
4) Absolutist Regimes
5) Geographical Discoveries
6) Renaissance and Humanism
7) MIDTERM 1
8) Reformation and Counter-Reformation
9) Political changes in the Early Modern Period (Peasant Wars, 30 Years War ... etc.)
10) Scientific Revolution
11) Enlightenment
12) MIDTERM II
13) French Revolution
14) Industrial Revolution

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Stephen J. Lee, Aspects of European History (Routledge, 1982): Avrupa tarihinin temel olaylarına dair detaylı tematik bir analiz sunar.
Norman Davies, Europe, A History (Oxford, 1996): Avrupa tarihinin genel bir anlatısını içerir ve kronolojik bir perspektif sağlar.
Mary Wiesner Hanks, Europe: Avrupa'nın sosyal, dini ve kültürel yönlerine dair ayrıntılı bilgiler sunar.
Ders materyalleri, Üniversitenin Kopya Merkezi'nden temin edilebilir olan bir Coursepack içermektedir.
References: Stephen J. Lee, Aspects of European History (Routledge, 1982)
Norman Davies, Europe, A History (Oxford, 1996)
Mary Wiesner Hanks, Europe

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
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 14 2 28
Midterms 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 34

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 be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting