CIVIL 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
GEP0807	Political Philosophy	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

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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:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor HAKAN KURUNÇ Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to make an introduction to the concept and fact of politics; the meaning of politics in social order and selected political views in philosophy from ancient ages to 20th.century.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the semester the students will be able to ...
•recall the concept of politics in living social relations.
•collect data about concept of politics and evaluate them.
•compare assess the living political relations in the world politics.
•explain the political interpretations in special or non company.

Course Content

•Contemporary politics issues
•What is Political Philosophy
The basic concepts, approaches, questions of political philosophy, state, freedom, equality, democracy, power, authority and legitimacy, justice, and the human-nature relationship will be emphasized.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, sample examination, and discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction-General Oveview
2)	What is Political Philosophy?	Course Note
3)	The basic problems of Political Philosophy	Course Note
4)	Politea and the Modern State	Course Note
5)	Governance, Power, Rights, Legitimacy Debate	Course Note
6)	The question of authority	Course Note
7)	God, Nature- Individual. Authority Power	Course Note
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Nation-state transitions / Renaissance: Utopias	Course Note
10)	The discussions of Freedom I	Course Note
11)	The discussions of Freedom II	Course Note
12)	Machiavelli and Hobbes: the Modern State	Course Note
13)	The discussions of Freedom III	Course Note
14)	Public and private Sphere	Course Note

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Platon, Devlet, Yasalar, Aristoteles, Politika, Brian Redhead(Ed.), Siyasal Düşüncenin Temelleri. M.Tunçay(Ed.), Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi. Leo Strauss, Politika Felsefesi Nedir? (Paradigma, 2000) Hans Helmuth Gander, Dünya Politika ve Otorite Soruu, Doğumunun Yüzüncü Yılında Hannah Arendt, (Yay. haz. Sanem Yazıcıoğlu, Yapı Kredi yay.,2009)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
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	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Presentations / Seminar	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	2	15	30
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			117

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 civil 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 proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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.
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.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
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 civil engineering solutions.