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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Unfolding the thresholds in the history of Berlin |
Compiled Material |
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Tracing political, social and economical transformations throughout German history |
Compiled Material |
3) |
Tracing political, social and economical transformations throughout German history |
Compiled Material |
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German Philosophy: Kant, Hegel, Nietsche, Heidegger and Habermas in relation to ontology, epistemology, aesthetics and power relations. |
Compiled Material |
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German Philosophy: Kant, Hegel, Nietsche, Heidegger and Habermas in relation to ontology, epistemology, aesthetics and power relations. |
Compiled Material |
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German Literature: from Weimar Classicism up to modern German Literature (Goethe, Schiller, Keeler Storm, Brecht, Bachman etc.) |
Compiled Material |
7) |
German music, from classical composers (Bach, Beethoven, Lizst, Brahms and Wagner) up to 21st century exploring the potentials of extended techniques. |
Compiled Material |
8) |
Tracing the sound of Berlin |
Compiled Material |
9) |
Unfolding the thresholds in German art and architecture |
Compiled Material |
10) |
Unfolding the thresholds in German art and architecture |
Compiled Material |
11) |
Berlin, the open air museum of contemporary architecture |
Compiled Material |
12) |
Review of the semester |
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13) |
Presentations |
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14) |
Presentations |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes: |
Dersler, öğrenci sunumları ve site gezilere ek olarak verilen okuma materyalleri üzerine tartışmalar içermektedir.
Tartışmalara iyi katılım dersi geçmek için zorunludur.
rian Ladd, The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in Urban Landscape, University of Chicago Press, 1998.
Alexandra Richie, Faust’s Metropolis: A History of Berlin, Caroll and Graff Publishers, 1999
Thomas Flemming, Berlin in the Cold War: The Battle for the Divided City; the Rise and the Fall of the Wall, Berlinica, 2010.
Andrew Bowie, Introduction to German Philsophy: From Kant to Habermas, Polity, 2003
Magdalena Droste, The Bauhus: 1919-1933: Reform and Avat-garde, Taschen 2006.
Michael Imhof and Leon Krempel, Berlin New Architecture: A Guide to New Buildings from 1989 to Today, Verlag, 2009. |
References: |
The course comprises lectures, student presentations and discussions on the given reading materials in addition to site excursions.
Good attendance and participation to the discussions is obligatory to pass the course.
Brian Ladd, The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in Urban Landscape, University of Chicago Press, 1998.
Alexandra Richie, Faust’s Metropolis: A History of Berlin, Caroll and Graff Publishers, 1999
Thomas Flemming, Berlin in the Cold War: The Battle for the Divided City; the Rise and the Fall of the Wall, Berlinica, 2010.
Andrew Bowie, Introduction to German Philsophy: From Kant to Habermas, Polity, 2003
Magdalena Droste, The Bauhus: 1919-1933: Reform and Avat-garde, Taschen 2006.
Michael Imhof and Leon Krempel, Berlin New Architecture: A Guide to New Buildings from 1989 to Today, Verlag, 2009. |
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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. |
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2) |
Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. |
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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. |
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4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. |
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6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. |
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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. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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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. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. |
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10) |
Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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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. |
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