MECHATRONICS 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
COP4201 Anadolu Sigorta - Insurance Management Fall 3 0 3 6
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NİYAZİ BERK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN YEŞİLYURT
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKKI ÖZTÜRK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to familiarize students of Bahçeşehir University with the practices -rather than theoretical knowledge- of fundamentals of insurance, insurance law and insurance applications in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Insurance Management,”What is Insurance, Basic information about Insurance, Insurance Law, Development of Insurance in Turkey, Branches of Insurance and Claim Applications (Health, Accident, Fire and Theft, Engineering, Marine and Liability Insurance), Object of Insurance with respect to Insurance Branches,Reinsurance, Types of Reinsurance, What is Actuarial, Actuarial in Turkey, Functions of Actuarial in Life-Non Life Insurance"

Course Content

-Introduction to Insurance
–Insurance Law
-Actuarial
-Health Insurance
-Accident Insurance - I
-Accident Insurance – II
-Fire Insurance
-Theft Insurance
-Engineering Insurance – I
-Engineering Insurance – II
-Transportation Insurance – I
-Transportation Insurance – II
-Liability Insurance – I
-Liability Insurance – II
-Reinsurance

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Insurance Reading
2) Insurance Law Reading
3) Actuarial Reading
4) Health Insurance Reading
5) Accident Insurance - I Reading
6) Accident Insurance - II Reading
7) Fire Insurance Reading
8) Theft Insurance Reading
9) Engineering Insurance – I Reading
10) Engineering Insurance – II Reading
11) Transportation Insurance – I Reading
12) Transportation Insurance – II Reading
13) Liability Insurance – I Reading
14) Liability Insurance – II Reinsurance Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Risk Management and Insurance, James Trieschmann
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Project 14 38
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 148

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.