MECHATRONICS (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
POL3501	Career Development in Political Science and International Relations	Spring Fall	3	0	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:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	Öz farkındalık ve kariyer, karar verme becerileri ve kariyer planlama, yazılı iletişim, iş arama, başvuru yapma, motivasyon mektubu hazırlama, işe alınma, iş bulmada internet ve sosyal medyanın kullanımı, LinkedIn sitesi hazırlama, uluslararası örgütler, sivil toplum örgütleri ve özel sektörde çalışma hayatı, diplomasi ve dış ilişkiler servislerinde çalışma hayatı, medyada çalışma hayatı.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Identify the communication style in career applications
II. Differentiate between a resume and a cover letter
III. Create a LinkedIn website
IV. Prepare for successful interviews
V. Articulate themselves properly in Statement of Purpose

Course Content

1st Week: Introduction
2nd Week: Self-awareness, self-knowledge and career
3rd Week: Decision skills and career decision making
4th Week: World in change and careering
5th Week: Written communications in job hunting
Student Portfolio I: Resume and a cover letter
6th Week: Recruitment and employment
Guidelines for the Student Portfolio II will be detailed by the instructor.
7th Week: Web and social media in job hunting
Student Portfolio II: Preparation and completion of a LinkedIn website with at least 10 connections, including the instructor.
8th Week: Working in Global Politics: International Organisations
9th Week: Working in Global Politics: Non-Governmental Organisations
10th Week: Diplomacy and foreign affairs
11th Week: Working in Global Economy: Private Sector
12th Week: Working in Media
Student Portfolio III: Interview report with the selected professional (Guideline will be provided in Week 6)
13th Week: Academic Pathways and Global Education
Student Portfolio IV: Statement of Purpose for * two different universities with different graduate programs
14th Week: Review

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1st Week: Introduction
2)	2nd Week: Self-awareness, self-knowledge and career
3)	3rd Week: Decision skills and career decision making
4)	4th Week: World in change and careering
5)	Written communications in job hunting
6)	Student Portfolio I: Recruitment and employment
7)	Web and social media in job hunting
8)	Student Portfolio II: Working in Global Politics - International Organisations
9)	Working in Global Politics: Non-Governmental Organisations
10)	Diplomacy and foreign affairs
11)	Working in Global Economy: Private Sector
12)	Working in Media
13)	Student Portfolio III: Academic Pathways and Global Education
14)	Student Portfolio IV: Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Articles in Course Package
References:	Articles in Course Package

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 20
Presentation	2	% 40
Project	2	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	70
Presentations / Seminar	2	1
Project	2	40
Total Workload		150

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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2)	Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3)	Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4)	Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5)	Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6)	Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7)	Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8)	Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9)	ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10)	Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11)	Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12)	Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.