GEHU 209 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Software Engineering

Course Name

History of Civilizations I

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEHU 209	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Service Course
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ünsal Doğan BAŞKIR
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Gül DURNA
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The basic purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the basic evolutionary developments in the History of Western Civiliziaitons and to enable them to analyze these developments, through a comparative perspective, in the economic, sociopolitical, cultural and scientific field for understanding the dynamics of the modern world.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the basic terms, conceptions and definitions peculiar to the discipline of history.
2	will be able to define and explain the first socio-economic, cultural, religious and political formations and structures in the history of mankind by the way of exemplification.
3	will be able to evaluate the important historical facts and devolopments in the framework of causality and in a comparative perspective.
4	will be able to synthesize the data which they obtain directly and objectively from the historical sources.
5	will be able to criticise the dynamics of the modern world by taking their first instances into consideration.
6	will be able to express their thoughts and knowledge written and orally.

Course Description

the content of the course starts with the Prehistoric Ages and deals with the first civilizations, Ancient Greek and Roman cultural and political developments, the Byzantine Empire and the basic important developments in Europe during the Medieval Age.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to History of Civilizaiton: Discussion on Basic Historical concepts and terms
2	Human Evolution From Homo Habilis to Modern Man;Transition From Food Gathering into Food Producing: The First Examples of Sedentarization and Its Socio-Economic Reflections	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
3	Transitional Process to Urbanization with its Economic, Socio-Cultural and Political Dimensions (Mesopotamia)	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
4	Basic Aspects of Religion in Antiquity: Egyptian Polytheism and Hebrew Henothesim	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
5	Ancient Greek World: Political Evolution From Monarch to Democracy; Athens Versus Sparta	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
6	Mythology, Religion and Philosophy in Ancient Greece	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
7	Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Cosmopolitanism	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
8	Midterm Exam
9	Rome in Antiquity: From Rebublic to Empire	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
10	Rome in Antiquity: Culture, Society and Law	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
11	Emergence and Triumph of Christianity	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
12	Eastern Rome and the West	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
13	Byzantine Empire with its Social, Economic and Political Institutions	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
14	Shaping of the Christian West	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
15	Evaluation of the Semester	Robert E. Lerner, et al., Western Civilizaitons, Their History and Their Culture, London, 1998.
16	Final exam

Course Notes/Textbooks	the related chapters of the books mentioned
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam	1	60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	60
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	16	4	64
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	30	30
Final Exam	1	38	38
		Total	180

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	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		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Mathematics	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Science	-	-	-	-	-
	3	Basic engineering	-	-	-	-	-
	4	Computer computation	-	-	-	-	-
	5	Topics specific to related engineering disciplines	-	-	-	-	-
	6	The ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
2	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.		-	-	-	-	-
3	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.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Considering realistic constraints and conditions in designing complex systems, processes, devices, or products	-	-	-	-	-
	3	The ability to design in a way that meets current and future requirements	-	-	-	-	-
4	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		-	-	-	-	-
5	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.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	The ability to use research methods, including literature review	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Designing experiments	-	-	-	-	-
	3	Conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
6	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		-	-	-	-	-
	1	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)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions	-	-	-	-	-
7	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)		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter.	-	-	-	-	-
8	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).		-	-	-	-	-
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Verbal (ENGxxx)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Written effective communication skills. (ENGxxx)	-	-	-	-	-
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.		-	-	-	-	-
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; (FENG497-FENG498)	-	-	-	-	-
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. (FENG101)	-	-	-	-	-
11	Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.		-	X	-	-	-

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