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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1368 Emerging Technologies and The Future Of Humanity Spring 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: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. LÜTFİ ARDA
Course Objectives: This course, which is an introductory engineering course, aims to analyze the impact of new technologies on humanity's future and their real/potential consequences.
The course has two main objectives. The first is to present new technologies in an open and understandable manner, and the second is to explain the contribution of new technologies to humanity's future. Methodologies related to the development of new technologies are explained in order to achieve these objectives

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
-To have knowledge about the opportunities provided by 3D printing technology.
-To have knowledge about zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell automobile technologies.
-To have knowledge about next-generation robot technologies.
-To have knowledge about sensing and avoiding unmanned aerial vehicles technology.
-To have knowledge about recyclable thermoset plastics.
-To have knowledge about precision genetic engineering techniques.
-To have basic knowledge about the challenges and opportunities provided by different technologies such as artificial intelligence.
-To have knowledge about neuromorphic technology.
-To have knowledge about digital gene technology.

Course Content

3D printing technology,zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell car technologynext-generation robotics,new AI technology, sensing and avoiding drone technology, digital gene technology.

Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, case study, group work, technology-supported learning and other tools.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) An introduction to emerging technologies and the future of humanity
2) 3D printing technology
3) Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell car technology
4) Next-generation robotics
5) Recyclable thermoset plastics technology
6) Sensing and avoiding drone technology
7) New AI technology
8) Midterm Week
9) Neuromorphic technology
10) Digital gene technology
11) Presentation-1
12) Presentation-2
13) Presentation-3
14) Presentation-4

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1-3 Boyutlu yazıcılar ve kullanım alanları, ETU Sentez Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Dergisi Erzurum Teknik Universitesi · March 2021
2-Acar C. & Dinçer İ. (2019). Review and evaluation of hydrogen production options for better environment, Journal of Cleaner Production, 218(1), 835-849.
3-A Review on Robotics Technology International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181 Published by, www.ijert.org ICADEMS - 2017 Conference Proceedings
4-Review of Some Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Technology in the Resource-Rich Country
5- A Review on the Potential and Limitations of RecyclableThermosets for Structural Applications POLYMER REVIEWS2020, VOL. 60, NO. 2, 359–388https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2019.1673406
6- A Review of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education from 2010to2020, Hindawi Complexity Volume 2021, Article ID 8812542, 18 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8812542
7- 2022road map on neuromorphic computing and engineering, Neuromorph.Comput.Eng.2(2022)022501,
8- Digital Technologies: Advancing Individualized Treatments through Gene and Cell Therapies, Pharmacogenetics, and Disease Detection and Diagnostics, Biomedicines. 2022 Oct; 10(10): 2445.
Published online 2022 Sep 30. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines10102445
9- The genome editing revolution: review, Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 18, Article number: 68 (2020)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
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 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 115

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 students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media 3
2) To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management 3
3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising 3
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising 1
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field. 5
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective 3
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising 2
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising 2