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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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| Name of the Course Unit
| Code
| Year
| Semester
| In-Class Hours (T+P)
| Credit
| ECTS Credit
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| COOPERATION AND CONFLICT CAUCASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA |
CAU304 |
2 |
4 |
3+0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| General Information |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Level of the Course Unit |
Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course |
University Elective |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
Face-to-face |
| Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit |
Yes |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Dr. SİNA KISACIK |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
Dr. SİNA KISACIK
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| Assistant(s) of the Course Unit |
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| Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit |
| CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT |
|---|
| Category of the Course Unit |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
| Fundamental Course in the field |
% 20 |
| Course providing specialised skills to the main field |
% 20 |
| Course providing supportive skills to the main field |
% 20 |
| Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills |
% 20 |
| Course providing transferable skills |
% 20 |
| Objectives and Contents |
| Objectives of the Course Unit |
Course Description: The Central Asia (Turkistan /Turkic) / Caucasia regions stand vast and in reality, unites at the connection of the Russian Federation, the Middle East and Europe. By taking into account this historical framework, this will examine in detail the existing confrontations /cooperation initiatives in Caucasia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, discussions around oil and natural gas potential of the Caspian Sea, energy and border disagreements, the reputation of the region for global and regional actors. It is aimed by this course that the students will similarly gain in-depth knowledge with regard to state-building and national identity processes, the geopolitical implication of the South and North Caucasus for the region, energy security issues and security challenges as well as same issues for Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan for the region, energy security issues and security challenges based on cooperation-competition framework accompanied by the evolving relations of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan with regional actors such as Türkiye, Islamic Republic of Iran and global actors like the USA, Russian Federation, China and the European Union.
Course Objectives:
1. To familiarize the students with the fundamental parameters of Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) region in the existing world geopolitics & To familiarize the students with the fundamental parameters of Caucasus region in the existing world geopolitics.
2. To comprehend the critically important components of foreign & security policies of Central Asian (Turkistan / Turkic) states from 1990s up until 2020s. sources of energy mixes for both the producing countries as well as demanding countries & To comprehend the critically important components of foreign & security policies of South Caucasus states from 1990s up until 2020s.
3. To realize the causes and current situations in terms of the ethnic and border conflicts in the Central Asia (Turkistan/Turkic) countries & To realize the causes and current situations in terms of the ethnic and border conflicts in the North Caucasia.
4. To analyze in-depth the most significant energy security issues for Central Asian (Turkistan /Turkic) countries within the framework of Eurasian energy security parameters in the contemporary world & To analyze in-depth the most significant energy security issues for South Caucasus countries within the framework of Eurasian energy security parameters in the contemporary world.
5. To assess the effects of political instabilities & crises over the Central Asia (Turkistan) region in the modern world & To assess the effects of political instabilities & crises over the Caucasia region in the modern world.
6. To recognize the complex relationships between the states as well as the comprehensive policies and strategies developed by such neighbouring or culturally adjacent countries to the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic)& the South Caucasus regions as Republic of Türkiye, Russian Federation and Islamic Republic of Iran as well as the strategies developed by People’s Republic of China, European Union and USA toward the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) region from 1990s to 2020s.
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| Contents of the Course Unit |
Frozen Conflicts and Hot Peace
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and Türkiye
South Ossetia Conflict
Southern Azerbaijan Issue: Historical and Cultural Dimensions
The North Caucasus: Border Disputes and Ethnic Issues in the Region after the Fall of the Soviet Union
Ferghana Valley Issue & Aral Sea Basin: The Role of Environmental Destruction in the Political Conflict Maritime Disputes in the Caspian Sea: Delimitation of the State Borders
Mid-term Examination
Assessing Energy Diplomacy in the Eurasian Region: The Geopolitical Implications for Energy Cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization amidst the Rising International Tensions
Possible Effects of One Belt, One Road Initiative Specific to Central Asia and the South Caucasus
The Eurasian Economic Union Integration Project of Russia for the Post-Soviet World in the 21st Century: Ambitious Objectives versus Great Challenges
A Theoretical Explanation For The Success of the Organization of Turkish States’ 2040 Vision Document & The Turkic World and The Revival Aspirations of The Historic Silk Road and Second Assessment (Summary, Analysis and Presentation of an Academic Paper/Publication)
BRICS expansion: Adaptive response or proactive restructuring of global governance?
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| Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education |
Learning Objectives:
1. Key conceptualizations in terms of the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & South / North Caucasus geographies within the contemporary world, the foreign and security policies of the states as well as autonomous republics in these geographies, the wide-range confrontations among the regional states, the importance of this region in the Eurasian energy security. In addition to this, the development of comprehensive policies by the states neighbouring to this region such as Russia, Türkiye and Iran as well as outer-regional states and international organizations such as China, USA and EU’s policies toward the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) South / North Caucasus geographies in the 20th and 21st century.
2. Concentrating one by one on the foreign and security policies of Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & South /North Caucasian states.
3. Examine the fundamental reasons of ethnic and border conflicts in the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) region & the South / North Caucasus regions.
4. Scrutinise the major energy security issues within the context of Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & South Caucasus regions in terms of Eurasian energy geopolitics.
5. The impacts of security threats as well as tests within the conflicts of Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) Region & Caucasia Region.
6. Classify the fundamental issues that are important in terms of the relations between Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & Caucasus states.
7. How the relations between Republic of Türkiye and Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & Caucasian countries are occurring / may occur? Its current and probable impacts on both regional and global manners.
8. What are the fundamental components of USA’s foreign and security policies towards the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & South Caucasia Regions after the fall of Soviet Empire in late 1991 and in the first quarter of the 21st century?
9. Scrutinize the complex nature of the relationships between the Russian Federation and the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) and the Caucasus states from late 1991 up until to 2020s.
10. Analyse the main pillars on the relationships between People’s Republic of China and Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & Caucasus states between 1990s and 2020s.
11. What are the fundamental components of European Union’s foreign and security policies towards the Central Asia (Turkistan / Turkic) & South Caucasia Regions after the fall of Soviet Empire in late 1991 and in the first quarter of the 21st century?
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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
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| 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the geopolitical structure and strategic importance of the Caucasus and Central Asia regions. | | 2 |
Explain the evolution of foreign and security policies of regional states since the 1990s. | | 3 |
Analyze the causes and dynamics of ethnic and border conflicts within their historical and political context. | | 4 |
Evaluate the role of the region in Eurasian energy security and global energy geopolitics. | | 5 |
Assess the impact of political instability and regional crises on state behavior and regional order. | | 6 |
Analyze the strategies and policies of regional and global actors (Türkiye, Russia, Iran, China, EU, USA) toward the region. | | 7 |
Examine patterns of cooperation and conflict among regional actors. | | 8 |
Develop structured and evidence-based arguments on regional political and security issues. | | 9 |
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| Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study |
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Topics (Subjects) |
Preparatory & Further Activities |
| 1 |
Frozen Conflicts and Hot Peace |
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| 2 |
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and Türkiye |
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| 3 |
South Ossetia Conflict |
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| 4 |
Southern Azerbaijan Issue: Historical and Cultural Dimensions |
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| 5 |
The North Caucasus: Border Disputes and Ethnic Issues in the Region after the Fall of the Soviet Union |
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| 6 |
Ferghana Valley Issue & Aral Sea Basin: The Role of Environmental Destruction in the Political Conflict Maritime Disputes in the Caspian Sea: Delimitation of the State Borders |
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| 7 |
Mid-term Examination |
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| 8 |
Assessing Energy Diplomacy in the Eurasian Region: The Geopolitical Implications for Energy Cooperation |
No file found
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| 9 |
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization amidst the Rising International Tensions |
No file found
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| 10 |
Possible Effects of One Belt, One Road Initiative Specific to Central Asia and the South Caucasus |
No file found
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| 11 |
The Eurasian Economic Union Integration Project of Russia for the Post-Soviet World in the 21st Century: Ambitious Objectives versus Great Challenges |
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| 12 |
A Theoretical Explanation For The Success of the Organization of Turkish States’ 2040 Vision Document & The Turkic World and The Revival Aspirations of The Historic Silk Road and Second Assessment (Summary, Analysis and Presentation of an Academic Paper/Publication) |
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| 13 |
BRICS expansion: Adaptive response or proactive restructuring of global governance? |
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| 14 |
General Revision of the Course For The Final Exam
Final Examination |
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| SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Textbook: “Conflict Areas in the Caucasus and Central Asia”, Edited by Prof. Dr. Göktürk Tüysüzoğlu and Asst. Prof. Dr. Arda Özkan, London: Lexington Books, 2022
Further Reading: “Organization of Turkic States: Politics, Economics, Cultural Collaborations and 2040 Vision”, Editors: Asst. Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Ulvi Uzun & Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Kaya, Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2023.
“The Changing Perspectives and “New Geopolitics of The Caucasus in the 21st Century.” Editors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdar Yılmaz & Asst. Prof. Dr. Murat Yorulmaz, Ankara: Astana Yayınları, February 2021.
“The Changing Perspectives of Central Asia in the 21st Century” Editors: Asst. Prof. Dr. Murat Yorulmaz & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdar Yılmaz, İstanbul: Kriter Yayınevi, 2020. First Edition.
“Historical Examinations and Current Issues in Turkish-American Relations”. Editors: Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Işıksal and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Örmeci, Berlin: Peter Lang GmbH, 2020.
Agnia Grigas, The New Geopolitics of Natural Gas, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2017.
Bruno Maçaes, The Dawn of Eurasia: On the Trail of the New World Order, United Kingdom: Penguin Random House, 2018.
Daniel Yergin, The New Map: Energy, Climate, and The Clash of Nations, Great Britain: Allan Lane, An Imprint of Penguin Books, 2020.
*Apart from abovementioned books, every week of the course, the related reading materials will be provided by the instructor to the students either in hard copy and soft copy forms in Turkish and English based on the topic to be discussed. Related reading materials will also be recommended to the students. Students can offer and share related materials on the discussed topic. |
| MATERIAL SHARING |
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| Course Notes |
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| Presentations |
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| Homework |
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| Exam Questions & Solutions |
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| Useful Links |
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| Video and Visual Materials |
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| Announcements |
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CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
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KNOWLEDGE
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Theoretical
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and the engineering subjects of individual branches; the ability to implement theoretical and practical knowledge in the respective areas to modeling and solving engineering problems. | X | | | | | |
| 2 |
Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and implement the appropriate analysis and modeling methods in this respect. | X | | | | | |
| 3 |
Ability to design and conduct experiments for analyzing engineering problems or research subjects specific to the discipline, to collect data, to analyze and interpret the results. | X | | | | | |
| 4 |
Ability to use, choose and develop modern techniques and means required for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | | | | | |
| 5 |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic restrictions and conditions; ability to implement the modern design methods for this purpose. | X | | | | | |
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Factual
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Information about the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in terms of universal and social aspects and information about the problems of the era; awareness about the legal results of engineering solutions. | X | | | | | |
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SKILLS
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Cognitive
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Ability to communicate efficiently both in oral and written ways in Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to effectively prepare reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, effective presentation, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | X | | | | | |
| 2 |
Acting in line with ethical principles, sense of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on the standards of engineering applications. | X | | | | | |
| 3 |
Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and individual works. | X | | | | | |
| 4 |
Knowledge of applications in business life like project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovativeness and sustainable development. | X | | | | | |
| 5 |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to reach information, follow the latest developments in science and technology; ability to ensure self-renewal perpetually. | X | | | | | |
| 6 |
Ability to identify potential market opportunities and develop new, creative solutions which meet customer needs and wishes. | X | | | | | |
| 7 |
Ability to apply entrepreneurial skills both in new ventures and within well-established organizations | X | | | | | |
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Practical
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
An ability to apply leadership principles to gather and lead an organization around a shared vision | X | | | | | |
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PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
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Autonomy & Responsibility
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Designs a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic restrictions and conditions; implements the modern design methods. | X | | | | | |
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Learning to Learn
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Useses , chooses and develops modern techniques required for engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. | X | | | | | |
| 2 |
Be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; reaches information, follows the latest developments in science and technology; ensures self-renewal perpetually. | X | | | | | |
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Communication & Social
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and individual works. | X | | | | | |
| 2 |
Effective communication in Turkish oral and written; At least one foreign language is known; Understand effective report writer and written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, give clear and understandable instructions | X | | | | | |
| 3 |
Acts in line with ethical principles, sense of professional and ethical responsibility; knows the standards of engineering applications. | X | | | | | |
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Occupational and/or Vocational
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Demonstrates knowledge about convenient analytical and experimental techniques together with computing methods that provide system integration | X | | | | | |
| 2 |
Demonstrates ability in design, development, application and improvement of integrated systems that include human being, material, knowledge, equipment and energy | X | | | | | |
| *Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High |
No
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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
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PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
| 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the geopolitical structure and strategic importance of the Caucasus and Central Asia regions. | | | 2 |
Explain the evolution of foreign and security policies of regional states since the 1990s. | | | 3 |
Analyze the causes and dynamics of ethnic and border conflicts within their historical and political context. | | | 4 |
Evaluate the role of the region in Eurasian energy security and global energy geopolitics. | | | 5 |
Assess the impact of political instability and regional crises on state behavior and regional order. | | | 6 |
Analyze the strategies and policies of regional and global actors (Türkiye, Russia, Iran, China, EU, USA) toward the region. | | | 7 |
Examine patterns of cooperation and conflict among regional actors. | | | 8 |
Develop structured and evidence-based arguments on regional political and security issues. | |
| Assessment |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number ofActivities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
% 25 |
| Computer Based Presentation |
0 |
- |
| Short Exam |
0 |
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| Presentation of Report |
0 |
- |
| Homework Assessment |
1 |
% 25 |
| Oral Exam |
0 |
- |
| Presentation of Thesis |
0 |
- |
| Presentation of Document |
0 |
- |
| Expert Assessment |
0 |
- |
| Board Exam |
0 |
- |
| Practice Exam |
0 |
- |
| Year-End Final Exam |
1 |
% 50 |
| Internship Exam |
0 |
- |
| TOTAL |
3 |
%100 |
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| Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade |
3 |
%50 |
| Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade |
1 |
%50 |
| TOTAL |
4 |
%100 |
| WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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| Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities
(# of week) |
Duration(hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
- |
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71 |
| Workload for Assessment Activities |
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| Type of the Assessment Activites |
# of Assessment Activities
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Duration(hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload for Assessment Activities |
- |
- |
4 |
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| Total Workload of the Course Unit |
- |
- |
75 |
| Workload (h) / 25.5 |
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2.9 |
| ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
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3.0 |
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