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
EUR2325	Institutions of EU	Spring Fall	3	0	3	4

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):	Assoc. Prof. SEMİHA ÖZGÜR ÜNAL ERİŞ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main aim of this course is to make a brief introduction to the institutions of the European Union and make the students familiar with their organisation, methods and functions. At the end of the course the students will have an overview of the functioning of the European Union policies, politics involved and relations between the institutions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1. Gain an understanding of how integration changed Europe.
2. Gain a knowledge and understanding of different institutions in EU
3. Possess a robust understanding of the decision-making structures at the EU level.
4. Comment on the power dynamics among the EU member states.
5. Grasp working method of EU institutions.

Course Content

This course aims at introducing students the key players in the EU decision-making and how the EU laws are made. It introduces the main institutions of the EU, the issues of membership and representation in these institutions. It will instruct students key players such as European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU, Court of Justice and advisory institutions such as Committee of Regions and European Economic and Social Commmittee.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the Syllabus and mind mapping technique	Course Schedule, Review and Expectations
2)	History of European Integration	Itsleargning
3)	Grand Theories of European Integration: Supranationalism and Intergovernmentalism	Sources on itslearning
4)	Institutions and Actors: European Commission	Sources on Itslearning (Cini, p.42-59, in Warleigh, Cini et al., Chapter 8)
5)	Institutions and Actors: The Council of the European Union	Sources on Itslearning (Sherington, p. 25-39, in Warleigh, Cini et al., Chapter 9)
6)	Institutions and Actors: The European Parliament	Sources on Itslearning (Burns, p. 62-79, in Warleigh, Cini et al., Chapter 10)
7)	Institutions and Actors: The Courts of the European Union (ECJ and the Court of First Instance)	Sources on Itslearning (Hunt, p.103-120, in Warleigh)
8)	Institutions and Actors: The Courts of the European Union (The Court of Auditors and the EU Ombudsman)	Sources on Itslearning (Giddings et al., 123-160 in Warleigh)
9)	Mid-Term Exam
10)	Institutions and Actors: Interest Groups and the European Union	Sources on Itslearning (Cini et al., Chapter 12)
11)	The European Central Bank	Sources on Itslearning (Howart, p. 82-98, in Warleigh)
12)	Advisory Bodies: The Economic and Social Committee	Sources on Itslearning (Alex Warleight, p. 163-175 in Warleigh)
13)	Advisory Bodies: The Committee of the Regions	Sources on Itslearning (Alex Warleight, p. 177-189 in Warleigh)
14)	Mind-Mapping Presentations and submission of Assignment 2: Second Mind-Map

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Weekly readings will be uploaded on ItsLearning at the beginning of the semester. Please note that all book chapters and articles listed on the syllabus are also accessible through the BAU Library.
The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class.

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Haftalık ders okumalarının tamamı, dönem başında ItsLearning’e yüklenir. Ders izlencesinde yer alan tüm kitap bölümleri ve makalelere BAU Kütüphanesi’nden de erişilebilir.
PowerPoint dosyaları, hafta bazında ve işlenen ders sonrasında ItsLearning’e yüklenir.

References:

Articles in Course Package
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İşlenen konularla ilgili Youtube videoları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 30
Presentation	1	% 0
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	Workload
Course Hours	11	33
Study Hours Out of Class	14	62
Homework Assignments	2	6
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		105

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.