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The founder and CEO of broadAngle, a software company operating in the United States and Izmir, Garrison Atkisson, along with ...
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Social Problems
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GEHU 205
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Fall/Spring
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3
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3
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6
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None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Q&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
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Course Objectives | To introduce the students to the main social problems faced throughout the world and to the connections between sociological ideas and everyday experiences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course Description | The course covers main social problems encountered in the modern world which are; urbanisation, migration, poverty, changing family structure, racism, sexism, unemployment, unsafe work environments end environmental issues |
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Week | Subjects | Related Preparation | Learning Outcome |
1 | Introduction to the course | ||
2 | Sociological Perspective and Social Problems | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 1-28. | |
3 | Problems of Inequality: Work and Unemployment | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 225-266. | |
4 | Problems of Inequality: Poverty and Economic Inequality | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 188-225. | |
5 | Problems of Inequality: Gender Inequality and Sexual Orientation | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 357-438. | |
6 | Problems of Illness and Health Care | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 29-72. | |
7 | Problems of Illness and Health Care | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 29-72. | |
8 | Midterm Exam | ||
9 | Problems of Well Being: Crime and Social Control | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 109-146. | |
10 | Population Growth and Urbanization | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 438-470. | |
11 | Movie Screening | ||
12 | Environmental Problems | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 470-510. | |
13 | Science and Technology | Mooney, Knox and Schacht, pp. 510-555. | |
14 | Review of the Semester | ||
15 | Review of the Semester | ||
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Linda Mooney, David Knox and Caroline Schacht, Understanding Social Problems, 7th ed., Wadsworth Publications, 2011. |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 |
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Midterm |
1
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50
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Final Exam |
1
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50
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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50
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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50
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Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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3
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48
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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40
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40
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Final Exam |
1
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44
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44
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Total |
180
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Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic engineering |
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Topics specific to related engineering disciplines |
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The ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems |
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Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems |
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Considering realistic constraints and conditions in designing complex systems, processes, devices, or products |
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The ability to design in a way that meets current and future requirements |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations |
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Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems. |
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The ability to use research methods, including literature review |
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Designing experiments |
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Conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
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Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
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Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101) |
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Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. |
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Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid). |
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Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters. |
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Verbal (ENGxxx) |
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Written effective communication skills. (ENGxxx) |
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Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; (FENG497-FENG498) |
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Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. (FENG101) |
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Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes. |
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