GEP0806 Philosophy of LifeBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 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
GEP0806 Philosophy of Life 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): Assoc. Prof. SONGÜL DEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to conduct a philosophical analysis as to the goal and meaning of life and to develop an ability of critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-The acquirement of knowledge.
2-Ability of apprehension.
3-Ability of analytical thinking.
4-Ability to develop a synthesis.
5-Development of creativity.
6-Development of value judgements.
7-Development of personality.

Course Content

What is the goal and meaning of life? What is the role of happiness, pleasure and utility in life? What is freedom and alienation? What is justice and equality? What is morality? What is the source of our moral decisions, actions and choices? How does reason and passion effect our life? What is good and bad in a moral context? What is the meaning of death in relation to life? What is the role of religion in determining the meaning and goal of life? The course aims to inquire into the answers to these questions through the theories of philosophers such as Aristippus, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno, Pyrrho, Sextus, Augustinus, Aquinas, Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Mill, Marx, Heidegger and Sartre.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Philosophy
2) Introduction to Philosophy and the Philosophy of Life
3) Ancient Period: Aristippos, Platon Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
4) Ancient Period: Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
5) Ancient Period: Pyrrho, Aenesedimus, Sextus Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
6) Medieval Period: Augustinus, Aquinas Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
7) Evaluation of Mid-Term Exam Results Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
8) 16.,17. Century: Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
9) 18. Century: Hume, Kant Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
10) 19. Century: Nietzsche, Kierkegaard Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
11) 19. Century: Mill, Marx Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
12) 20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer).
13) 20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre II
14) Revision

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Derste alınan notlar
: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer) / Course Notes / Textbooks “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). + Course Notes.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 50
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
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Midterms 2 5 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 94

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 electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
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 engineering solutions.