GEHU 209 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Civil 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	Weigthing	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	To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language;		-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering.		-	-	-	-	-