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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to course. Outline of semester. Survival game – what values do we place on human characteristics? |
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Love and marriage and choices of partners. How do we translate our values into the expression of love? “Happy Endings” by Margaret Atwood |
Reading. |
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Introduction of partners. Interviewing another student and presenting him/her to the class. Practice of presentation skills. |
Interview. |
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“Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguo. The idea of sacrifice and honor. Discussion of film and characters, themes. |
Research. |
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Poetry about love, marriage and choices. Selections include Browning, Shakespeare, Sexton and Frost. |
Reading. |
6) |
“Il Postino” and the poetry of Pablo Neruda. One poet and his vision of love and life. |
Reading. |
7) |
Presentations of poets and songwriters. Power point presentation of Shakespearean sonnets and various ways of presenting. |
Powerpoint. |
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9) |
“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Values and how we are transformed. |
Reading. |
10) |
Presentations. |
Research for presentation. |
11) |
Debates and controversial subjects. Commercials and capitalism and how we are subliminally affected. |
Research. |
12) |
Presentations. |
Research. |
13) |
“A Christmas Carol” by Dickens. An adaptation of the novella into a play format. Reading and discussion of themes and characters. |
Reading. |
14) |
Debates in teams. |
Research. |
15) |
Final. |
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16) |
Final. |
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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. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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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. |
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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. |
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5) |
Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. |
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6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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8) |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. |
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To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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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. |
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