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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Fall
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to distinguish scientific and nonscientific knowledge.
  • will be able to define the scopes of and the differences between the natural and the social sciences.
  • will be able to explain the evolution of social life within the framework of anthropological concepts.
  • will be able to evaluate the significance and the role of culture in social life.
  • will be able to evaluate the different forms of social inequality by using the basic theories and concepts of sociology.
  • will be able to define the general scope of psychology and the theories of personality development
  • will be able to interrogate the existence of prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping in social life by using the basic concepts of social psychology.
  • will be able to distinguish political ideologies by using the basic concepts of political science.
  • will be able to question social institutions and events within the framework of the social sciences.
  • will be able to express critically their ideas on a given issue in written form by applying basic social scientific theories and concepts.
Course Description

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Presentation and overview of the course
2 The nature of scientific knowledge and social sciences Bruce C. Straits and Royce A. Singleton, Approaches to Social Research (3rd edition) Oxford University Press, 1998, pp. 17/39.John Perry and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: an Introduction to Social Science, Pearson, 2006, pp. 15/22.
3 A brief introduction to anthropology and evolution of human societies James M. Henslin, Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, Boston.Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity Press, 1998, 216.
4 A selected topic from sociology: social stratification Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity Press, 1998, pp. 240/244, 251/279.
5 A brief introduction to political science Eddie J. Girdner, People and Power: An Introduction to Politics, İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları, pp. 3/24.
6 A selected topic from political science: political ideologies/ MIDTERM Micheal Roskin et al, Political Science: An Introduction, Prentice Hall International, 6th ed., 1997, pp. 98/123.
7 A selected topic from political science: political ideologies Micheal Roskin et al, Political Science: An Introduction, Prentice Hall International, 6th ed., 1997, pp. 98/123.
8 MIDTERM
9 Inclass Writing
10 A brief introduction to anthropology and evolution of human societies Carol R. Ember, Melvin Ember, Peter N. Peregrine, Anthropology, Pearson, 2005, 1/13. Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Polity Press, 1998, 45/55.
11 A selected topic from anthropology: Culture Raymond Scupin and Christopher R. DeCorse, Anthropology: A Global Perspective, 2004, pp. 224/240.
12 A brief introduction to psychology and personality development John Perry and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science, Pearson, 2006, pp. 99/122.
13 A selected topic from social psychology: Social Cognition Robert S. Feldman, Social Psychology, Pearson, 2001, pp. 41/46, 80/95.
14 Selected topics from social economics and related topics from demography John V. Van Sickle and Benjamin A. Rogge, Introduction to Economics, D. Van Nostrand Company, 1954, pp. 3/10.John Perry and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science, Pearson, 2006, pp. 280/281, 296/302.
15 Review of the semester
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks Must readings mentioned in this information sheet.
Suggested Readings/Materials None

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
15
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
8
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
110

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 Be able to analyze complex problems and bring a multidimensional perspective to problems by creating a synthesis of ideas with the practical education they are taking in the field of logistics and supply chain and realize the improvable areas by the help of their independent thinking abilities and have the ability to provide opportunities with innovative processes
2

Know the sector well by working in projects together with industry partners to solve real life problems and to support social responsibility activities and be able to identify and solve the problems with the help of their experience in project management and teamwork 
3 Be able to find creative solutions to the problems they face in the academic or professional areas while considering the goals and the constraints in logistics and supply chain operations with the help of their interdisciplinary education X
4

Be able to take place in the sector related communications networks, follow up the changes and improve themselves accordingly when necessary in order to keep their personal and professional competencies within their business sector
5

Have information about the sector related market leaders, professional organizations and their positions in the sector

 X
6 Be able to use the current and widely used software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain and identify the strengths and weaknesses of these X
7 Be able to prevent the problems that may evoke from communication issues of the groups they take part in by taking proactive decisions
8 Be able to foresee the unexpected problems and uncertainties in the processes and manage these with flexible, effective and quick solutions; X
9 Have the necessary skills to understand the coordination mechanisms and undertake part in the integration between the departments and members of the supply chain; X
10 Be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain management processes using management science perspective and analytical approaches, analyze relevant concepts and ideas with scientific methods, interpret and evaluate the data X
11 Be able to use the theoretical methods related to design, planning and decisionmaking within the scope of logistics activities in the application areas X
12 Be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chain considering the developments, changes and trends in the sector
13 To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

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