POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL 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
SEN3301	Computer Graphics and Animation	Spring Fall	2	2	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 :	Instructor DUYGU ÇAKIR YENİDOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor DUYGU ÇAKIR YENİDOĞAN RA SEVGİ CANPOLAT Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course provides an introduction to an introduction to computer graphics and mathematical aspects. Students will identify fundamentals graphics and animation algorithms, be able to develop substantial graphics/animation applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the mathematical basics of 2D/3D computer graphics.
2. Describe the differences between graphics algorithms and visual programming codes.
3. Analyse the computer graphics algorithms.
4. Assess the main geometric transformation concepts such as translation, rotation, and scaling.
5. Develop substantial graphic and animation application with Java technologies.
6. Construct graphical programs using associated libraries.

Course Content

The course content is composed of computer graphics basics, graphics programming concepts, graphics output primitives, basics of computer graphics mathematics, geometric transformation and 2d viewing,3d transformation and 3d projections, lighting and shading, 3d modeling and visibility, texture mapping and an introduction to animations and animation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Computer Graphics
2)	Graphics Programming Concepts
3)	Graphics Output Primitives
4)	Basics of Computer Graphics Mathematics
5)	Geometric Transformation
6)	Geometric Transformation and 2D Viewing
7)	2D Viewing / Midterm I
8)	3D Transformation and 3D Projections.
9)	Lighting and Shading
10)	3D Modeling and Visibility
11)	Visibility / Midterm II
12)	Texture Mapping and An Introduction to Animations
13)	Animation
14)	Case Studies

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Casey Reas, Ben Fry, Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists, MIT Express, ISBN: 978 – 0321321374. Daniel Shiffman, Learning Processing – A Beginners Guide to Programming Images, Animation, and Interaction, Morgan Kaufman, ISBN: 978 – 012373602 – 4.
References:	Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	2	% 40
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	14	2	28
Laboratory	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	7	2	14
Homework Assignments	2	5	10
Midterms	2	12	24
Final	1	14	14
Total Workload			118

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)	Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2)	Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3)	Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4)	Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5)	Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6)	Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7)	Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8)	Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9)	Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10)	Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11)	Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12)	Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.