Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to Class |
none |
2) |
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Introduction (Socio-cultural and Historical Context) |
Come to class having read chapters 1-4 from Alice in Wonderland |
3) |
Maiden's Descent Underground, Symbolism and Metaphors, Curiosity and Exploration, Alienation and Estrangement, Absurdity and Nonsense |
Come to class having read chapters 5-9 from Alice in Wonderland |
4) |
Identity and Transformation, Power and Authority. |
Come to class having read chapters 10-12 from Alice in Wonderland |
5) |
Logic vs. Nonsense, Idenity and Growth, Dreamscape. |
none |
6) |
Sociocultural and historical context, mythological realism, Greek mythology, feminism. |
Come to class having read chapters 1-10 |
7) |
Hierarchy of power, portrayal of immortals, immortality vs. mortality, loneliness and isolation. |
Come to class having read chapters 10-20 |
8) |
Midterm |
Review weeks 1-8 |
9) |
Identity and self-discovery, magic, transformation and power, female agency and oppression, self-actualisation and growth. |
Come to class having read chapters 20-27 |
10) |
Socio-cultural and historical context, warfare, politics and power. |
Come to class having read the short story |
11) |
AI as an existential threat, forces of antagonism, human extinction. |
none |
12) |
Socio-cultural and historial context, progress reports 1-10, intelligence and the desire for self-improvement, mental disability, innocence. |
Come to class having read progress reports 1-10 |
13) |
progress reports 11-17, alienation and isolation, emotional struggles, ethical concerns in scientific research |
Come to class having read progress reports 11-17 |
14) |
the burden of intelligence, tragic awareness, search for meaning |
none |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4) |
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. |
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6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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8) |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. |
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9) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |
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