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
EEE4932 Special Topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering II 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: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ŞEREF KALEM
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to review the latest developments in electrical engineering. Topics may include but are not limited to image and video processing, speech processing, telecommunications, wireless networks, biomedical engineering. The students will conduct a literature survey on recent papers in a selected research topic and will present their results to the class. Students will also have an opportunity to discuss with local guest speakers.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Search for the recent papers
2. Review the recent papers
3. Identify the important articles about hot topics in the field
4. Identify the areas of controversy among research results if possible
5. Report the results of the literature review as a technical document
6. Present the results of the literature review in class
7. Discuss with local guest speakers

Course Content

Introduction to Special Topics in Electrical Engineering, guest speaker presentations, literature review, student presentations, writing a technical report

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
2) Guest speaker presentation
3) Guest speaker presentation
4) Guest speaker presentation
5) Guest speaker presentation
6) Guest speaker presentation
7) Guest speaker presentation
8) Student presentation
9) Student presentation
10) Student presentation
11) Student presentation
12) Student presentation
13) Student presentation
14) Student presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: NA
References: NA

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Presentation 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 84
Homework Assignments 1 25
Total Workload 151

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