COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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
GEP0509	XX. Century Political History	Fall	3	0	3	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DERYA TARBUCK
Recommended Optional Program Components:	NONE
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the conditions of the development of political ideas within historical context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
In this course the student:
1. Will examine the historical conditions during the development of Marxism
2. Will evaluate the political ideas of intellectuals.
3. Will compare Marxism and Liberalism
4. Will know about the Post-war Political structure.
5. Will analyse the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union
6. Students shall synthesize diverse kinds of information and to express ideas clearly and cogently.

Course Content

The course will cover political ideas that emerged from 19th century onwards. Main subjects include, Marxism, Liberalism, Republicanism, and Radicalism.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Derse giris	none
2)	History: Structures, Empires. Political Philosophy: Max Weber	Coursebooks
3)	History: Europe as a System of Power Political Philosophy: Herbert Marcuse	Coursebooks
4)	History: First World War Political Philosophy: Hannah Arendt	Coursebooks
5)	History: The End of the Old World Order Political Philosophy: C.B. Macpherson	Coursebooks
6)	MIDTERM I	Coursebooks
7)	History: Global History Emerges Political Philosophy: Michael Oakenshott	Coursebooks
8)	History: Second World War Political Philosophy: Friedrich Hayek	Coursebooks
9)	History: Cold War Political Philosophy: Karl Popper	Coursebooks
10)	History: Asia, Africa and the Near East Political Philosophy: Isaiah Berlin	Coursebooks
11)	History: New Economic and Social Worlds Political Philosophy: John Rawls	Coursebooks
12)	MIDTERM II	Coursebooks
13)	History: A Changing World Balance Political Philosophy: Robert Nozick	Coursebook
14)	History: The End of an Era Political Philosophy: Jurgen Habermas	Coursebooks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	J. M. Roberts, "Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901 to 2000" (Penguin, 1999) Michael H. Lessnoff, Political Philosophy of the Twentieth Century (Blackwell, 1999)
References:	NONE

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 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	3	42
Midterms	2	15	30
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			92

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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.	3
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.	3
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.