MET1001 HISTORY OF CIVILZATIONPiri Reis UniversityDegree Programs MECHATRONICS General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
MECHATRONICS
Qualification Awarded Length of Program Toplam Kredi (AKTS) Mode of Study Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Associate (Short Cycle) Degree 2 120 FULL TIME TQF, TQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 5
QF-EHEA:Short Cycle
TQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013):

General Course Description Information

Course Code: MET1001
Course Name: HISTORY OF CIVILZATION
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Uygulama Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction:
Condition of Course:
Does the Course Work Experience Require?: No
Course Type : Bölüm/Program Seçmeli
Course Level:
Associate TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Funda SONGUR
Course Lecturer(s): Funda SONGUR
Course Assistants:

Objective and Contents of the Course

Course Objectives: To support students in making sense of the phenomenon of social development and civilisation in the light of a brief world history from prehistoric times to the present day and to show different dimensions of the evolution of humanity by exemplifying the importance of science through civilisations.
Course Content: The concepts of civilisation and culture, civilisations that emerged throughout the ages and their contributions to human history, Europe in the Middle Ages, Eastern Roman and Islamic Civilisations, Age of Discoveries, Industrial Revolution, social revolutions, the effects of civilisations and social movements on the present time.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) (I) Understand the concepts of civilisation and culture
2) (II) Acquire a general knowledge of world history from prehistoric times to the present
3) (III) Comprehend the historical phenomena that changed the world such as the Geographical Discoveries, the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution and understand their effects on today's world

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the course and evaluation of the course catalogue
2) Introduction to general concepts; Prehistoric Ages
3) Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilisation, Ancient Egyptian History and Civilisation
4) Ancient Anatolian civilisations
5) Central Asia and Iran History and Civilisations
6) Ancient Greek history and civilisation
7) Roman history and civilisation
8) Midterm Exam
9) Medieval European History and Civilisation (5-15th century); Eastern Roman (Byzantine) History and Civilisation (4th-15th century)
10) Islamic History and Civilisation
11) Europe and Ottoman in the New Age (15-17th century)
12) Age of Enlightenment (18th century) - Industrial Revolution - American and French Revolutions
13) Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 - World Wars I and II
14) ‘Discussion: Today's Civilisations and Forms of State Governance; Globalisation’

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Uygarlık Tarihi (2013). Eskişehir: Ana.Ün. A.Ö.F. Yayın Nu. 1262
Uygarlık Tarihi (2016) Seyithan Altaş, Nobel Yayınları.

References: Server Tanilli, Uygarlık Tarihi, Cumhuriyet Kitapları, İstanbul.
Fernand Braudel, Uygarlıkların Grameri, çev: M. Ali Kılıçbay, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara, 2006.
J.M. Roberts, Kısa Dünya Tarihi, İnkılap Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2014.
Tuncer Baykara, Türk Kültür Tarihine Bakışlar, AKM Yay., 2001.
ÖİS üzerinden paylaşılan çeşitli makaleler / Articles shared on ÖİS
Belgeseller ( BBC Dünya Tarihi 8 Bölüm - Tüfek, Mikrop, Çelik 3 bölüm) / Documentaries (Guns, Germs and Steel; BBC World History)

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

1

2

3

Program Outcomes
1) Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2) Possesses knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3) Follows current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4) Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5) Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
6) Can effectively present his/her thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and express them in a comprehensible manner.
7) Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
8) Is aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9) Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
10) Follows information in his/her field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
11) Defines and apply the basic concepts of mechatronics
12) Defines and programs automation system elements
13) Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations and designs mechanical systems
14) Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system elements and designs the system

Course - Learning Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2) Possesses knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3) Follows current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4) Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5) Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
6) Can effectively present his/her thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and express them in a comprehensible manner.
7) Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
8) Is aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9) Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
10) Follows information in his/her field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
11) Defines and apply the basic concepts of mechatronics
12) Defines and programs automation system elements
13) Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations and designs mechanical systems
14) Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system elements and designs the system

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course Unit

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

Workload & ECTS Credits of The Course Unit

Aktiviteler Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course 14 2 28
Midterms 1 14 14
Semester Final Exam 1 22 22
Total Workload 64