GEP0603 Current Political Issues and LeadersBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs COMPUTER ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
GEP0603 Current Political Issues and Leaders 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: 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. AHMET İLKAY CEYHAN
Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course aims to help students on how to think about the daily political issues by using their theoretical knowledge.
The interactions between political thinkers and political leaders together with an introductory discussion on the developments in political thought elsewhere in the world.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To inquire the reasons of contemporary political problems with point of views both in theory and practice,
to analyze the solutions of contemporary political problems,
to expresse the analysis of contemporary problems in his/her own words,

Course Content

Turkey's political system, constitutions, administrative structure, political parties, elections, and interest groups.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) The political effects of globalization Course notes
3) The transformation of the modern nation states course notes
4) Postmodern identity crises course notes
5) Political representation of the concept of public sphere Course notes
6) Military-civil relations Course notes
7) Political parties and electoral systems Course notes
8) Political education problems of citizens Course notes
9) Political effects of terrorism Course notes
10) Media-policy relations Course notes
11) Political legitimization crises Course notes
12) Human rights problems Course notes
13) Political Civil society and its political effects Course notes
14) State and law relations Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Demokrasi Teorileri ve Toplumsal Hareketler, M.Kemal COŞKUN
Bir İstikrarlı Demokrasi Teorisi, Ergun ÖZBUDUN

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Midterms 1 15 15
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.