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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
none |
2) |
Beginnings: Max Planck and Quantum, Picasso in Paris, Nietzsche, Veblen, Spencer |
Coursebook |
3) |
Einstein, Rutherford, Russell and Whitehead, the intellectual consequences of war, Wittgenstein. |
coursebook |
4) |
Spengler, Economic consequences of peace, idea of progress, Whig history |
coursebook |
5) |
Golden Age of Physics, Freud and the West, Jung and Modern Man. |
coursebook |
6) |
Benjamin, Keynes, German Academics in Turkey |
Coursebook |
7) |
Sartre, Merleu-Ponty, Camus, Beckett, Hannah Arendt |
coursebook |
8) |
Wittgenstein, Skinner vs. Chomsky, Hayek, Martin Luther King. |
coursebook |
9) |
Moon Landing, Braudel and Annales Okulu, Pulsars |
coursebook |
10) |
Oil Crisis, The contradictions of Capitalism, Studies on Genetics. |
coursebook |
11) |
AIDS, Susan Sontag, Lyotard, Rorty. |
coursebook |
12) |
Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Edward Said, Culture Wars |
Coursebook |
13) |
Revision |
Coursebook |
14) |
Final Exam |
Coursebook |
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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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