COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Orientation and Career Planning
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
IUE 100
Fall
1
0
1
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • identify academic and administrational units of the university as well as the rules and regulations they are subject to;
  • develop the capacity to set professional goals based on their interests;
  • improve their time management skills;
  • to develop their oral and written communication skills;
  • to assess their strengths and weaknesses before professional life.
Course Description
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



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 Introduction: Aims and Expectations What is Career? Why university education?
2 University Life: Academic units, administrative units, and student clubs
3 Core Skills I: Seminar on Self-Awareness “How Does Your Self-Concept Affect Your Career?” https://work.chron.com/selfconcept-affect-career-23438.html
4 Core Skills II: Seminar on Setting Goals “Eight Ways You Can Define, Then Reach, Your Career Goals” https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/09/25/eight-ways-you-can-define-then-reach-your-career-goals/#450105f87ca4
5 Career Talks I: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories Job Skills Checklist, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_ search_writing/preparing_an_application/job_skills_checklist.html
6 Core Skills III: Seminar on Time Management “Manipulate Time With These Powerful 20 Time Management Tips” https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2018/05/01/manipulate-time-with-these-powerful-20-time-management-tips/#255ad99a57ab
7 Career Talks II: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories Resumé prepatation guide by the Career Guidance Center
8 Core Skills IV: Seminar on Oral and Written Communication “11 Communication And Speaking Skills That Will Boost Your Reputation As A Leader” https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2019/02/08/11-communication-and-speaking-skills-that-will-boost-your-reputation-as-a-leader/#3751dbea2fa3
9 Career Talks III: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories “Virtual Interviewing: How Employers & Job Seekers Can Prepare”, https://workology.com/virtual-interviewing-how-employers-job-seekers-can-prepare/
10 Core Skills V: Seminar on Analytical Thinking “Analytical Skills Definition, List, and Examples” https://www.thebalancecareers.com/analytical-skills-list-2063729
11 Career Talks IV: Experiences, Success and Failure Stories “Video: 5 Ways to Listen better” https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ ways_to_listen_better?referrer=playlist-listen_up#t-74423
12 Core Skills VI: Seminar on Leadership Youtube Video: “Leading People and the Qualities of a Good Leader” https://youtu.be/LxYGrPmH4rY
13 Addiction and Mindfulness
14 Core Skills VII: Seminar on Personal Brands “The First Step To Building Your Personal Brand”, https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2012/02/14/the-first-step-to-building-your-personal-brand/#64455dd46201
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
0
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
0

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; 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; information on standards used 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

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

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