EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
SEN3999 Mini Project Spring 0 6 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:
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TAMER UÇAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN AYVAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide a project environment through which students practice and integrate what they have learned throughout their undergraduate program. Other objectives of the course include teaching the skills for finding and reducing information, identifying and allocating resources and also providing awareness for academic honesty and constructive criticism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. List the basic stages of a project work
II. Select the proper resources from the available ones to perform an effective literature survey
III. Develop a suitable and effective method to carry out a project work
IV. Summarize the findings of a project work into a well-written report
V. Solve energy systems engineering problems through fundamental engineering concepts.
VI. Improvement of sense of obligation

Course Content

Project topic selection, Literature Survey, Technique of writing a technical report,Application of the method, Writing a final report, Presentation and final report delivery

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Topic selection
1) Interim report writing
2) Introduction to research methods
3) Introduction to research methods
4) How to perform an effective literature survey
5) How to write scientific reports
6) Literature Survey
7) Overview of the method
8) Overview of the method
9) Interim report writing
10) Application of the method
11) Application of the method
12) Application of the method
13) Application of the method
14) Report writing and presentation preparation
15) Report writing and presentation preparation
16) Presentation and final report delivery

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır.

To be provided by the lecturer.
References: Öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır.

To be provided by the lecturer.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Total %
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total %

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 examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3