Dijital Oyun Tasarımı (İngilizce)
Ders İçerikleri


1. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
ATA101 Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution 1 2+0+0 2 Compulsory
The Collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Tanzimat and Reform Edict, I. and II. Constitutional Era, Tripoli and Balkan Wars, Worl War I, Mudros Armistice, War of Independence; Amasya Circular, National Congresses, Establishment of Turkish Grand National Assembly, Declaration of Republic
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
COE103 Computational Thinking 3+0+0 6 Compulsory
This course aims to understand the fundamentals of computer science, including the significance of programming languages and the historical context of computing. It will focus on the design and analysis of algorithms with an emphasis on efficient problem-solving strategies. Students will evaluate the efficiency of algorithms considering time and space complexity and apply this knowledge to real-world problem-solving. Various algorithmic paradigms, such as Brute Force, Decrease-and-Conquer, Divide-and-Conquer, and Transform-and-Conquer, will be applied to address diverse problem domains. Additionally, students will apply computational thinking in practical contexts using Python, enhancing their ability to solve real-world problems effectively.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD107 Basic Programming 1 3+2+0 5 Compulsory
Throughout the semester, students will become proficient in Python syntax and basic programming concepts, including data types, control structures, and functions. The students will also demonstrate their newly acquired skills in Python by designing and writing beginner level gameplay mechanics and systems for videogames.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD109 2D Design For Games 1+2+0 5 Compulsory
Students will learn the principles of basic drawing and illustration, enabling them to create fundamental visual elements used in 2D game design. They will explore parallel perspective, understanding how to convey depth and scale effectively within a 2D space. Color theory will be a focal point, as students delve into the psychology of color, color harmonies, and their application in game design. Additionally, students will develop art literacy, gaining a deeper understanding of visual storytelling and composition. The course will also cover digital design techniques, introducing students to tools and software used in creating pixel art and other 2D game assets.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD111 Writing and Storytelling in Games 2+2+ 5 Compulsory
Students will learn to craft engaging and immersive narratives for videogames, mastering the art of character development and plot construction. They will understand both classical and modern storytelling methods, enabling them to create compelling and emotionally resonant game experiences. Additionally, students will gain proficiency in designing non-linear (ergodic) narrative structures that adapt to player choices and actions, allowing them to create interactive and dynamic stories. By the end of the course, they will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be effective storytellers in the world of video game development, capable of bringing their creative narratives to life in this unique and evolving medium.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD113 Character Design 2+2+ 5 Compulsory
The students, in addition to experiencing processes such as more research-based topics such as seeking inspiration, utilizing references, and writing background stories and character traits, will also learn to bring all these elements together to form a whole by practicing character creation through basic geometric forms, basic anatomy, proportion, form and utility, and coloring and shading.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
SEG001 Manifest of İstinye 1 0+1+0 1 Compulsory
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TRK101 Turkish Language 1 2+0+0 2 Compulsory
The relationship between language and thought, the relationship between language and culture, the importance of language in social life, the languages of the world and the place of Turkish among these languages; Turkish situation and problems; Turkish spelling rules; effective reading and listening; general rules of written and oral expression; intellectual order, paragraph and forms of expression; official correspondence.

2. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
ATA102 Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution 2 2+0+0 2 Compulsory
Political revolutions, political parties and attempts to transition to multi - party political life, revolutions in the field of law, regulation of social life, innovations in economic field, Turkish foreign policy in the period 1923-1938, Post-Atatürk Turkish Foreign Policy
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DGD105 3D Modeling for Games 1 1+2+0 5 Compulsory
The students will learn to research, assess, remix, conceptualize, design, and model imaginary three-dimensional polygonal objects while mastering the creation of ideal surface topologies, building both high and low-density polygonal geometries, achieving consistent uv unwrapping, as well as learning the basics of PBR shaders, utilization of intermediary texture maps, and multi-channel texture painting. Students will learn to control complex software and establish a workflow between multiple procedures to finalize assets that could be used in videogame developments.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD106 2D Animation For Games 2+2+0 5 Compulsory
Students will learn about the principles of animation, such as anticipation, follow-through, and exaggeration, and how these principles apply to gaming contexts. Practical exercises will focus on character animation, object animation, and environmental animation, allowing students to develop their skills through a semester-long project. Additionally, students will explore various asset authoring software commonly used in the industry, gaining proficiency in their use for creating and exporting animations for games.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD112 Game Design Studio 1 0+4+ 8 Compulsory
In Game Design Studio 1, students will design and create Visual Novel games. VN games, like many other videogame types, have many discrete components which must mesh and work together consistently. Students will write a convincing and thought-provoking story with multiple endings. They will design interesting and believable characters with realistic motivations. The story will take place in legible and well-designed locations. Students will design these elements with high fidelity and bring together all of these components using clean and coherent coding techniques. The projects will be judged and graded by a group of instructors and industry professionals.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD114 Basic Programming 2 3+2+ 6 Compulsory
Basic Programming 2 builds upon foundational programming concepts introduced in Basic Programming 1. The course focuses on structured and object-oriented programming, algorithmic thinking, modularization, error handling, and data structures. Students also gain hands-on experience with real-world applications including game development using Pygame, networking, and API usage.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
SEG002 Manifest of İstinye 2 0+1+0 1 Compulsory
Manifest of ISU 2 course is designed to include career concept, career planning and stages, CV and letter of intent preparation, interview techniques from companies, interview simulations, talent and competence concepts, career journey at the university, career center introduction.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
TRK102 Turkish Language 2 2+0+0 2 Compulsory
Types of written expression, types of oral expression, scientific research methods, oral presentation types.

3. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD110 3D Modeling for Games 2 1+2+0 5 Compulsory
The students will learn to research, assess, remix, conceptualize, design, and model imaginary three-dimensional polygonal objects while mastering the creation of ideal surface topologies, building both high and low-density polygonal geometries, achieving consistent uv unwrapping, as well as learning the basics of PBR shaders, utilization of intermediary texture maps, and multi-channel texture painting. Students will learn to control complex software and establish a workflow between multiple procedures to finalize assets that could be used in videogame developments.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD201  3D Animation for Games 1+2+0 5 Compulsory
Students will learn to envision and design videogame oriented animations for various scenarios by utilizing an extensive variety of techniques, including simple constraints, scripted and dependent animations with parent-child object orders, and both temporal and spatial mathematical expressions. Students will also learn to create animations for serving both videogame narratives and mechanics, ie. storytelling and gameplay purposes.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD203 Game Programming 1 2+2+0 6 Compulsory
: This course introduces the fundamental structures of the C# programming language by underlining the object-oriented programming paradigm together with programming of simple games using the Monogame framework. The coverage of aspects of C# and game programming are concurrent. Some topics to be covered are control structures, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling in C#, simple data structures, game loop, game timing, sprites, sound, player input, game states, sprite sheets, tile sets, animation, game physics and collision detection
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DGD205 Game Development Pipeline 2+1+0 6 Compulsory
Theoretical and philosophical take on the roles and shareholders in Game Industry. A practical approach on game design, game production as a business and game development. Game Development basics with Unity 3D.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DIL101 General English 1 2+0+0 2 Compulsory
Students will be able to use basic daily expressions, to introduce themselves and second and third person, to ask and answer personal questions.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
SEG003 Manifest of İstinye 3 0+1+0 1 Compulsory
This program offers seminars on traditional, innovative and adult learning theories, practicing mental processes, student motivation, learning styles and strategies, using supportive communication in education, resilience to support pedagogical empowerment in education, stress tolerance and flexibility.

4. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD202 Game Engines 1 2+3+0 5 Compulsory
This course covers essential topics related to game development using the Unity engine. Students will familiarize themselves with the Unity interface and setting up their projects. They will learn to create and manipulate scenes and game objects, and understand the use of components and prefabs to streamline development. The course includes comprehensive instruction on managing 2D and 3D assets, including sprites, tilemaps, models, meshes, and materials. Students will be introduced to basic scripting using C# to connect scripts with game objects, and will explore Unity's physics engine for handling collisions and rigidbody dynamics. The course also introduces the students to creating animations, designing user interfaces, and integrating audio components. Finally, students will learn the basics of artificial intelligence and pathfinding, and gain practical experience in building and deploying games for different platforms.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD204 Simulation for Games 2+2+0 5 Compulsory
This course aims to establish an introduct to the game engines and their principles in the gaming industry. This course breaks down the core components of Unity Game Engine into several pratical topics by using case studies from the industry itself. Some of the topics mainly focuses on understanding and learning the Unity Game Engine, writing functional and establishable code and understading the MonoLibrary.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD208 Game Programming 2 2+2+0 6 Compulsory
This course aims to establish an introduct to the mobile game industry and its core principles for development and publishing . This course breaks down the core components of Unity Game Engine into several pratical topics by using case studies from the mobile gaming industry itself. Some of the topics mainly focuses on understanding and learning the Unity Game Engine, developing and releasing games in mobile app markets.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD212 Game Design Studio 2 0+4+0 8 Compulsory
In Game Design Studio 2, students will design and create levels, maps, missions, or entire campaigns for existing videogames. Per the limitations and theme of the project, students will analyze and design for a videogame of their choice. Students will understand the rulesets and mechanics of their chosen videogames, imagine new scenarios, new characters, new spaces, and new objects, and design these elements with high fidelity and bring together all of these components using clean and coherent coding techniques. The projects will be judged and graded by a group of instructors and industry professionals.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DIL102 General English 2 2+0+0 2 Compulsory
Students will be able to use basic structure about personal information, jobs, asking and giving directions, public transportation.
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SEG004 Manifest of İstinye 4 0+1+0 1 Compulsory
This program offers seminars on traditional, innovative, and adult learning theories, practicing mental processes, technology flexibility and adaptation, analytical thinking and innovation, complex problem solving, critical thinking and analysis, leadership and social impact.

5. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD301 Digital Game Branding and Product Design 1+2+0 5 Compulsory
Students will experience and appreciate videogame production, not merely as a digital design challange, but also as a product design problem. Students will learn to research, categorize, define, and describe the inherent decisions within and contextual aspects of their imaginary videogame concepts, and utilizing this information, experience designing their physical, prototyped representations in the form of boxed products.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD303 Game Engines 2 2+3+0 5 Compulsory
Become familiar with the technical approaches and principles encountered in the game development process. Learn about additional tools that are used and should be used in projects working with teammates.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD305 Networking for Digital Games 2+2+0 5 Compulsory
-Understand the importance of networking in the gaming industry. -Learn strategies for building and maintaining a professional network. -Identify the types of investors and what they look for in game investments. -Develop effective pitching techniques tailored to different investor audiences. -Gain practical experience in presenting game ideas to potential investors.

6. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD302 UI/UX for Games 2+1+0 4 Compulsory
This course introduces students to interface and interaction design principles across various platforms, including digital interfaces, games, mobile applications, and websites. The course emphasizes user-centered design, prototyping, and testing, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and creating engaging interactive experiences.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD304 Game Engines 3 2+3+0 5 Compulsory
Course Content. This course will provide essential theory and practice to game development technology. Students will be able to develop a project using different tools and acquaint themselves with different use cases of the engine.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD306 Game Design Studio 3 0+4+0 8 Compulsory
In Game Design Studio 3, students will design and create a working, side-scrolling videogame with a popular, commercialized, easily digestible theme. Per the limitations and theme of the project, students will work with a template and develop their own assets from the buttons on the main menu down to the smallest patch of pixels in the game’s background visuals. Students will create stories, lore, environments, characters, levels, and in-game objects, interactive menus, and design these elements with high fidelity and bring together all these components using clean and coherent coding techniques. The projects will be judged and graded by a group of instructors and industry professionals.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD308 Trends and Futures of Digital Gaming 1+2+0 5 Compulsory
This course will delve into the rich history and multifaceted aspects of digital gaming, exploring its technological, cultural, and societal dimensions. Students will examine key events, trends, and phenomena that have influenced the evolution of video games over the decades. Topics covered will include the rise of arcade culture, the advent of home gaming consoles, the impact of personal computers, the role of major gaming platforms and publishers, the democratization of game development through digital distribution and indie games, and the social and cultural implications of gaming on identity, community, and entertainment. Through critical analysis and reflection, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the past, present, and potential futures of digital gaming.a

7. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD401 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence 2+2+0 6 Compulsory
Basics of Machine Learning will be explained while introducing some well-known Machine Learning algorithms besides the supporting approaches and ideas for building strong Machine Learning models.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD491 Graduation Project 1 1+2+0 11 Compulsory
Part two of a project focusing on the design and implementation of an innovative game or simulation. During the course students will use their knowledge and expertise on design and technical aspects of digital games, planning and management of the production pipeline, possible business models.
Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD682 Summer Internship 0+0+0 5 Compulsory
Summer Internship. This course includes internship to enable students to experience the game industry before graduation.

8. Semester

Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTSCompulsory/Elective
DGD492 Graduation Project 2 1+2+0 11 Compulsory
Part two of a project focusing on the design and implementation of an innovative game or simulation. During the course students will use their knowledge and expertise on design and technical aspects of digital games, planning and management of the production pipeline, possible business models.


Department/Programme Elective Courses


Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTS
DGD007 Advanced Game Programming 2+2+0 4
Become familiar with the technical approaches and principles encountered in the advanced game development process. Learn about frameworks that are used and should be used in projects working with teammates while making big projects.
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DGD013 Game Studios 2+2+0 4
• İhtiyaçları belirlemek ve yaratıcı çözüm tasarımları oluşturma. • Tasarım çözümlerini uygulama. • Sıfırdan bir oyun yapmak için gereklilikler. • Android/IOS marketleri
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DGD017 Toy Product Design  2+2+0 4
Toy Product Design is a course exploring the sub-culture of toys in commercials, arts & design, recent and far history; their impacts on popular culture media such as films, cartoons, and video games. By exploring these elements students will design a toy that is original within its own world, theme, and mood.
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DGD018 Interface and Interaction Design 2+2+0 4
Interface and interaction design is a course to forward understanding of user interface and user experience of interactive assets and materials of digital games.
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DGD020 Game Design Preproduction 2+2+0 4
This course combines theoretical and practical approaches to explore the fundamental elements of preliminary preparation, employing various techniques, including storyboarding, research, referencing, presentation skills, and library organization. Students will learn to categorize, compartmentalize, and efficiently organize assets and materials essential for videogame design. Additionally, they will master the art of creating engaging, creative, and effective production plans. Students will also delve into the ethics of proper referencing, showcasing a high level of moral responsibility when sourcing references and drawing inspiration, aligning with the expectations of industry professionals.
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DGD021 3D Character Animation  2+2+0 4
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DGD022 Character Concept Art 2+2+0 4
Character Concept Art is a course that explores understanding of creating individuals, including animals, humanoids, creatures, cyborgs, droids, androids, etc. while constructing them in a solid ground, and making them believable in their ownworlds and/or themes, exploring their assets, character traits, backgrounds, and combining all of these elements to create a presentation of your created characters with detailed statements by using your illustration and sketching techniques.
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DGD025 New Media in the Creative Arts 2+2+0 4
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DGD031 Concepts of 3D Graphics & Math 2+2+0 4
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DGD034 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality 2+2+0 4
This course explores how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can be used as tools for storytelling and human connection. Rather than focusing on technical skills, the course investigates these immersive technologies' narrative and experiential aspects. The theme “meet me in the middle” guides the course’s journey throughout the semester, encouraging students to examine how AR and VR bridge gaps between people, realities, past and future, and imagination and experience. By the end of the course, students will have developed their own immersive storytelling projects that invite audiences to step into the middle of a shared narrative space.
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DGD035 Sound Design for Games 2+2+0 4
Sound Design teaches process of conceptualization, theory and technology. An understanding of text, world building and storytelling, as well as understanding the physics of sound and the technologies utilized are essential components of the sound design curriculum
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DGD041 Digital Ludology and Game Art 2+2+0 4
This course aims to establish video games as an interactive narrative tool and an art form. This course breaks down the core components of video games into several theoretical topics by using case studies, various examples and through the personal gameplay experiences of the students.
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DGD042 Digital Gaming Industry 2+2+0 4
This course aims to give a thorough understanding of the digital gaming industry. Mostly focusing on mobile game industry, the course will also look at the successful game examples & the latest trends in game creatives strategies. To understand this industry correctly, international successful examples will be focused on the classes. In addition, the success factors of these companies will be examined by looking at the most successful games of the companies. In some weeks, guest speakers from the industry will participate in the course meetings and answer students questions about the industry. Planned weeks will be announced to students before class.
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DGD045 Advanced Storytelling and Script Writing 2+2+0 4
This course introduces the process of creating stories in video games and the approaches used when designing specific narratives for games. These creation trends, which differ specifically for different game genres, will be explained from the ground up and the steps that a game designer must take while establishing a story structure will be discussed with students.
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DGD047 Psychology of Game 2+2+0 4
Include subject areas that are interconnected with gamingexperience which are sensation-perception, attention,motivation, learning, flow theory, BPN.
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DGD049 Introduction to Digital Painting 2+2+0 4
Students will engage in practical exercises aimed at simplifying and refining complex designs, mastering drawing techniques with a focus on stylization. The course will emphasize the importance of reference and inspiration ethics while encouraging the creation of original and authentic content. Students will explore the core principles of digital art and design, including component production and integration. Weekly practices will allow students to apply these concepts to various project systems, equipping them with the skills needed to create versatile and visually engaging digital art.
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DGD055 Spatiality Of Game And Play 2+2+0 4
This course aims to investigate video games as visuo-spatial art forms. This course breaks down the spatial structures and digital landscapes of video game worlds by using case studies, various examples and through the personal gameplay experiences of the students.
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DGD056 Artistic Modelling and Digital Sculpting 2+2+ 4
1.Introduction to ZBrush 2. Sculpting Basics 3.Character Design 4.Texturing and polu Painting 5. Envronmental object Sculpting
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DGD057 Gamification 2+2+ 4
Gamification is the method of using game elements that motivates people in non-game areas. Thus, a gameful environment is provided to the target audience in order for them to show the desired behaviors. The main topics of this course include, but are not limited to; what gamification is, how to form a behavioral change by using factors which motivates people in non-game areas, the models where game and gamification utilizes, the most effective models of gamification design that exist and how to design a gamification from scratch
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DGD058 Board Game Design 2+2+ 4
This course covers the foundation of game design with an emphasis on concept, planning and creation of game prototypes. Students in this course will explore various aspects of gaming, including but not limited to: game history and culture, theme, genre, rules, tools, goals, mechanics, systems, level design, narrative, player types, educational games and serious games.
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DGD059 Videogames and Cinema 2+2+ 4
Students will learn to analyze and draw connections between 12 influential films with various themes and settings, exploring how these cinematic works have shaped and inspired video game narratives, world-building, and artistic and design directions. The course content will include discussions and theoretical explorations that enable students to delve into the impact of these films on the video game industry, both directly and indirectly, fostering a deeper understanding of the cinematic and gaming worlds' interplay and influence on each other.
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DGD060 Procedural Material Design 2+2+ 4
The students will learn to research, assess, understand, and reproduce through procedural design methods the properties of various natural, artificial, as well as fantastic or imaginary surfaces and materials for digital visualization and videogame production. Students will learn to expertly create and manipulate discrete channels found in PBR shader workflows and author ready-to-use material packages that can be deployed directly to other software or game engines or be utilized as paint-ready materials in model painting software.
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DGD061 Videogames and Advertisement Analysis 2+2+0 4
The students will explore the historical evolution of propaganda, advertising, and corporate identity, analyzing their impact on contemporary design practices. Through case studies and interactive discussions, students will examine how advertising campaigns and presentation techniques intersect with the cultural context of digital games. By blending theoretical concepts with real-world examples, students will gain insight into the complexities of designing within the cultural landscape of advertising, propaganda, and digital games.
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DGD062 Game Data Analysis 2+2+0 4
During the course, students will learn how to record survey data, clean the data and transform the data. They will master procedures of descriptive analysis (perform computations): univariate analysis; comparison of means; t-test; analysis of variance; inferential statistics and hypothesis testing; bivariate analysis - crosstabulation and measurement of the strength of association/correlation between two variables; elaboration and partial correlation; regression analysis; factor analysis. At the end of the course student should be able to understand basic statistical concepts and models and understand and perform statistical analysis of surveys’ data – to assess and apply particular statistical techniques in SPSS, which are relevant to research questions. He/she is also able to reflex of all process surveys’ data preparation and analysis in the critical way.
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DGD063 3D Character Modeling and Animation 2+2+0 4
The course covers a broad range of topics from basic anatomy to character modeling, texturing, rigging, skinning, and fundamental animation techniques. Through weekly practical sessions, students will enhance both their technical and creative skills and submit a short animation project at the end of the semester.
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DGD064 Environment Design for Games 2+2+0 4
This course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of environmental design in digital games. Topics include the visual, auditory, and structural components of game spaces; techniques for creating atmosphere; player guidance; and environmental storytelling. Students will engage in environment design practice using game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine and explore the differences in design approaches across game genres. The course is structured around project-based work and concludes with a final presentation.
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DGD065 Art,Culture and Society 2+2+0 4
The course covers topics such as the historical development of art, forms of artistic expression in different cultures, the relationship between art and social structures, and contemporary art practices. Students will examine various art movements and their social implications.
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DGD066 World Mythology and Music 2+2+0 4
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DGD067 World Mythology and Music 2+2+0 4
The course will consist of lectures, discussions and hands-on exercises that will prepare students to generate creative, innovative ideas for today’s ever-changing entertainment market. You will be required to come up with an original game, product or service based on current marketplace trends. By the end of the semester, you will create a world-class funding presentation to pitch your original product or service. Guest speakers will illuminate aspects of the industry from a first-hand perspective.
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DGD068 Sound and Narrative Design 2+2+ 4
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DGD069 Interactive VR Practices 2+2+ 4
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DGD070 Contemporary Concepts in Game Engines 2+2+ 4
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DGD071 Videogame Urbanism 2+2+ 4
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DGD072 Photo Manipulation and Matte Painting 2+2+ 4
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DGD073 Designing Intelligent Agents for Games 2+2+4 4
designing intelligent agents for games is a course that explores the design and implementation of intelligent agents for digital games, with a focus on integrating LLMs and automation frameworks. students will develop a deep understanding of how intelligent agents process inputs, store and retrieve memory, make decisions, and execute actions in game environments. by leveraging frameworks such as langchain and n8n, students will design scalable and dynamic agent systems that enhance game mechanics and interactive storytelling. the course also emphasizes the ethical and practical implications of ai-driven agents, ensuring that students develop solutions that are both technically robust and user-centered. through hands-on projects, students will gain experience in multi-agent orchestration, RAG, and iterative design methodologies for optimizing player experiences.
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DGD074 Interactive Spatiality and Digital Games 2+2+4 4
Öğrenciler interaktif medyadaki mekan dinamiklerini iç içe geçmiş üç kavram etrafında keşfedecekler: oyun mekaniğinin mekansal tasarım üzerindeki etkisini inceleyen biçim mekaniği takip eder; hikaye anlatımının oyun ortamlarını nasıl şekillendirdiğini araştıran biçim anlatıyı takip eder; ve oyuncu etkileşimi ve eylemliliğinin mekansal deneyimleri nasıl dönüştürdüğünü ele alan biçim oyuncuyu takip eder. Mimari teori, mekânsal felsefe ve oyun çalışmalarından yola çıkan öğrenciler, vaka çalışmalarını eleştirel bir şekilde analiz edecek, konuk konuşmacılarla etkileşime girecek ve oyun alanlarının duygusal ve estetik boyutlarını keşfedeceklerdir. Yapılandırılmış tartışmalar ve derinlemesine analizler yoluyla öğrenciler, dijital alanların interaktif medya bağlamında nasıl kavramsallaştırıldığı, yapılandırıldığı ve yaşandığına dair kapsamlı bir anlayış kazanacaklardır.
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NMC008 Game Studies 3+0+0 5
Within the scope of the course, the basic concepts of game studies, preliminary academics and their texts are introduced.
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NMC014 Advanced Extended Reality Projects 3+0+0 5
Examining the historical, development and use of virtual reality technologies with examples. Learning the production processes of a virtual reality project.


University Elective Courses


Course CodeCourse Name(T+A+L)ECTS
DIL501 English for Academic Purposes 1 4+0+0 5
Course content consists of activities aimed at improving the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of the students.

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DIL502 English for Academic Purposes 2 4+0+0 5
Students follow the latest academic developments regarding their own fields, they read and analyze texts and articles and write essays . They prepare projects and do homeworks.

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DIL503 English for Academic Purposes 3 4+0+0 5

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DIL504 English for Academic Purposes 4 4+0+0 5
Course content consists of activities aimed at improving the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of the students.

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DIL505 English for Academic Purposes 5 4+0+0 5

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DIL506 English for Academic Purposes 6 4+0+0 5

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DIL507 English for Academic Purposes 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL508 English for Academic Purposes 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL509 English for Academic Purposes 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL510 English for Academic Purposes 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL511 English for Specific Purposes 1 4+0+0 5
Basic knowledge and terminology related to the department, activities for the four basic skills of students, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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DIL512 English for Specific Purposes 2 4+0+0 5
Reading, speaking, listening and writing activities related with the students fields according to their level of English.

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DIL513 English for Specific Purposes 3 4+0+0 5
Reading, speaking, listening and writing activities related with the students fields according to their level of English.

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DIL514 English for Specific Purposes 4 4+0+0 5
Advanced knowledge and terminology related to the department, activities for the four basic skills of students, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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DIL515 English for Specific Purposes 5 4+0+0 5
Reading, speaking, listening and writing activities related with the students fields according to their level of English.

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DIL516 English for Specific Purposes 6 4+0+0 5
Reading, speaking, listening and writing activities related with the students fields according to their level of English.

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DIL517 English for Specific Purposes 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL518 English for Specific Purposes 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL519 English for Specific Purposes 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL520 English for Specific Purposes 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL601 French 1 4+0+0 5
Grammar and Vocabulary Basic language structures of French language; syntax, morphology, meaning, and expression skills. Reading To be able to understand the basic texts of simple level, to gain reading habit inside and outside the classroom. Writing To be able to recognize familiar words and simple sentences for concrete purposes. Speaking To introduce himself or someone else. Home, family, environment, etc. ask and answer basic questions. To be able to communicate in a basic way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to repeat or reorganize to help communicate.

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DIL602 French 2 4+0+0 5
Grammar and Vocabulary Basic language structures of French language; syntax, morphology, meaning, and expression skills. Reading To be able to understand the basic texts of simple level, to gain reading habit inside and outside the classroom. Writing To write an introductory text, to use a variety of sentences in a meaningful way and by using the grammar, to start using the prepositions and conjunctions correctly and in place. Speaking Developing oral communication skills by using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; development of speaking, speaking and listening comprehension by using speaking, current, original, auditory and audiovisual materials.

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DIL603 French 3 4+0+0 5
Grammar and Vocabulary Basic language structures of the French language; syntax, morphology, meaning and expression skills. Read Work, school, leisure activities, etc. Ability to understand the main points of standard speech on familiar topics such as. Don't write Ability to produce simple and coherent text on familiar topics or areas of personal interest. Speech Being able to describe an event, an experience or a dream; Ability to describe a desire or goal and outline the reasons or explanations behind a project or idea.

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DIL604 French 4 4+0+0 5
Grammar and Vocabulary Basic language structures of French language; syntax, morphology, meaning, and expression skills. Reading To gain intermediate reading skills by reading texts in the book, using cross-channel links and semantic changes; gaining reading habits by both curricular and extracurricular assignments. Writing Paragraph formats and structure; technical specifications of the paragraph; extraction of paragraph plan; description, comparison, discussion, summary writing, interpretation; short story writing. Speaking Developing oral communication skills by using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; development of speaking, speaking and listening comprehension by using speaking, current, original, auditory and audiovisual materials.

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DIL605 French 5 4+0+0 5
Grammar and Vocabulary Raising awareness about the different meanings gained by language structures and vocabularies at text and context level. Reading Comprehending different perspectives by using original reading pieces such as newspapers, journals, reviews and academic articles; to gain a high level of reading skills such as predicting the links between the sentences and the main idea of the manuscript, reaching the main idea and using semantic clues; gaining reading habits and extracurricular reading habits; development of critical thinking skills based on the synthesis, analysis and evaluation of knowledge. Writing Paragraph formats and structure; technical specifications of the paragraph; paragraph analysis; extraction of paragraph plan; description, comparison, discussion, narration, text writing, summary writing, interpretation; short story, review paper (on books and / or movies) and official / informal letter writing. Speaking Developing oral communication skills by using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; development of the ability to express emotions and thoughts effectively through conversation, presentation and discussion; development of speaking and listening comprehension using current, original, auditory and audiovisual materials.

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DIL606 French 6 4+0+0 5
Grammar and Vocabulary Raising awareness about the different meanings gained by language structures and vocabularies at text and context level. Reading Comprehending different perspectives by using original reading pieces such as newspapers, journals, reviews and academic articles; to gain a high level of reading skills such as predicting the links between the sentences and the main idea of the manuscript, reaching the main idea and using semantic clues; gaining reading habits and extracurricular reading habits; development of critical thinking skills based on the synthesis, analysis and evaluation of knowledge. Writing Paragraph formats and structure; technical specifications of the paragraph; paragraph analysis; extraction of paragraph plan; description, comparison, discussion, narration, text writing, summary writing, interpretation; short story, review paper (on books and / or movies) and official / informal letter writing. Speaking Developing oral communication skills by using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; development of the ability to express emotions and thoughts effectively through conversation, presentation and discussion; development of speaking and listening comprehension using current, original, auditory and audiovisual materials.

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DIL607 French 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL608 French 8 4+0+0 5
Students in the French program will develop in-depth content knowledge about Francophone cultures, literatures, and linguistics, as well as advanced skills in the areas of intercultural competence, critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and language proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

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DIL609 French 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL610 French 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL611 Russian 1 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on basic vocavulary items and grammar structures in Russian. Daily conversational routines such as greeting, introducing yourself, asking the time, asking the prices of the products are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom.

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DIL612 Russian 2 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on basic vocavulary items and grammar structures in Russian. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom.

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DIL613 Russian 3 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on vocavulary items and grammar structures in Russian. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom. In addition, in order to improve students' writing skills, they are given a short writing exercise or homework in parallel to the subject every week.

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DIL614 Russian 4 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on intermediate vocabulary items and grammar structures in Russian. In addition to the daily speech patterns, activities that help the students to understand the written and oral input in Russian are used and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom.

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DIL615 Russian 5 4+0+0 5
Reading, writing, listening and speaking activities are done by focusing on upper intermediate level vocabulary items and grammar structures in Russian. Academic and vocational language structures are taught and practiced in the class as writing and speaking activities.

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DIL616 Russian 6 4+0+0 5
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities are done by focusing on advanced vocabulary items and grammar structures in Russian. Focusing on academical, literary and critical texts, the skills of aggregating and reporting information from different academic sources coherently and clearly, understanding, analyzing and reflecting on Russian literary texts are developed.

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DIL617 Russian 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL618 Russian 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL619 Russian 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL620 Russian 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL621 Spanish 1 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

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DIL622 Spanish 2 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

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DIL623 Spanish 3 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving pre-intermediate level effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

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DIL624 Spanish 4 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

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DIL625 Spanish 5 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

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DIL626 Spanish 6 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

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DIL627 Spanish 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL628 Spanish 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL629 Spanish 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL630 Spanish 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL631 Chinese 1 4+0+0 5
The course is an introduction to the basic fundamentals of Chinese. It is designed for students who have very limited to no background in the Chinese language, and will cover basic language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

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DIL632 Chinese 2 4+0+0 5
Introduction to spoken and written Chinese, providing practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar

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DIL633 Chinese 3 4+0+0 5
This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of the Chinese language.

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DIL634 Chinese 4 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on intermediate vocabulary items and grammar structures in Chinese. In addition to the daily speech patterns, activities that help the students to understand the written and oral input in Chinese are used and practiced as group or pair-work activities in the classroom.

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DIL635 Chinese 5 4+0+0 5
Practical knowledge of communication skills will be provided such as optative verbs, asking about time, sentences with serial verb phrases, alternative question, particles and similar topics.

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DIL636 Chinese 4 4+0+0 5
Practical knowledge of communication skills will be provided such as change money, describe a place one has visited, borrow or return books, make a new friend, comparing things, buying clothes, going to the post office, describing things, talking about hobbies, present perfect, asking for reasons and welcoming the New Year .

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DIL637 Chinese 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL638 Chinese 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL639 Chinese 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL640 Chinese 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL641 Arabic 1 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Arabic speking countries.

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DIL642 Arabic 2 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Arabic speking countries.

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DIL643 Arabic 3 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Arabic speking countries.

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DIL644 Arabic 4 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Arabic speking countries.

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DIL645 Arabic 5 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Arabic speking countries.

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DIL646 Arabic 6 4+0+0 5
This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Arabic speking countries.

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DIL647 Arabic 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL648 Arabic 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL649 Arabic 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL650 Arabic 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL651 Turkish 1 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on basic vocavulary items and grammar structures in Turkish. Daily conversational routines such as greeting, introducing yourself, asking the time, asking the prices of the products are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom.

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DIL652 Turkish 2 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on basic vocavulary items and grammar structures in Turkish. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom.

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DIL653 Turkish 3 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on vocavulary items and grammar structures in Turkish. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom. In addition, in order to improve students' writing skills, they are given a short writing exercise or homework in parallel to the subject every week.

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DIL654 Turkish 4 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on vocavulary items and grammar structures in Turkish. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom. In addition, in order to improve students' writing skills, they are given a short writing exercise or homework in parallel to the subject every week.

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DIL655 Turkish 5 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on vocavulary items and grammar structures in Turkish. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom. In addition, in order to improve students' writing skills, they are given a writing exercise or homework in parallel to the subject every week.

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DIL656 Turkish 6 4+0+0 5
Mainly reading and listening activities are done by focusing on vocavulary items and grammar structures in Turkish. Daily conversational routines are taught and practiced as group or pair activities in the classroom. In addition, in order to improve students' writing skills, they are given a writing exercise or homework in parallel to the subject every week.

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DIL657 Turkish 7 4+0+0 5

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DIL658 Turkish 8 4+0+0 5

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DIL659 Turkish 9 4+0+0 5

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DIL660 Turkish 10 4+0+0 5

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DIL661 Italian 1 4+0+0 5
Students who successfully complete the course will be able to communicate in verbal and written language at a basic level; they will be able to read, understand basic Italian texts and communicate verbally.

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DIL662 Italian 2 4+0+0 5
Course Content: Alphabet and Pronunciation Italian letters and sounds Basic pronunciation rules Greetings and Introductions Introducing yourself and others Basic greetings and farewells Personal Information Talking about age, nationality, profession, and place of residence Asking and answering simple personal questions Daily Life and Routines Talking about daily habits and routines Telling the time, days, months, and dates Numbers and Time Numbers from 0 to 100 Asking and telling the time Family and Friends Talking about family members Describing relationships Food and Drinks Shopping for groceries Ordering from a menu Directions and Places in Town Asking for and giving simple directions Places in the city (e.g., café, museum, bank) Verb Conjugation and Basic Grammar Key verbs such as essere, avere, fare, andare Present tense conjugation Definite and indefinite articles Adjectives, pronouns, basic prepositions Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Activities Short dialogues from real-life situations Writing simple emails or postcards Speaking practice with visual support

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DIL663 Italian 3 4+0+0 5

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DIL671 German 1 4+0+0 5
Achieve functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Recognize culture-specific perspectives and values embedded in language behavior. Decode, analyze, and interpret authentic texts of different genres. Produce organized coherent discourse in oral and written modes.

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DIL672 German 2 4+0+0 5
Achieve functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Recognize culture-specific perspectives and values embedded in language behavior. Decode, analyze, and interpret authentic texts of different genres. Produce organized coherent discourse in oral and written modes. / Studenten erreichen funktionale Fähigkeiten im Hören, Sprechen, Lesen und Schreiben. Unteranderem können sie kulturspezifische Perspektiven und Werte verstehen.

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DIL673 German 3 4+0+0 5
Achieve functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Recognize culture-specific perspectives and values embedded in language behavior. Decode, analyze, and interpret authentic texts of different genres. Produce organized coherent discourse in oral and written modes.

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DIL674 German 4 4+0+0 5
Achieve functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Recognize culture-specific perspectives and values embedded in language behavior. Decode, analyze, and interpret authentic texts of different genres. Produce organized coherent discourse in oral and written modes.

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DIL675 German 5 3+0+0 5

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DIL676 German 6 4+0+ 5

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JOB106 ARCHITECHT Software Product Management 3+0+0 5
1. Introduction to software product management: Definitions, roles, and responsibilities. 2. Product life cycle management: From conception to retirement. 3. Agile and waterfall methodologies in product management. 4. User-centered design and user experience (UX) principles. 5. Metrics and KPIs for product success, data-driven decision-making.

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JOB107 HISENSE International Business Management: HISENSE Case 3+0+0 5
This course offers students the opportunity to understand and analyze the dynamics of the global business world by examining the international business strategies of the HISENSE company. The course focuses on topics such as HISENSE's success factors in international markets, global competitive strategies and global supply chain management, leading students to understand the international business strategies of a real company.

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JOB126 Branding and Brand Supports 3+0+0 5
Branding and the marketing mix, building strong brands, marketing and communication programs, measuring brand performance, brand audit, brand design and structures, managing brand equity for long-term success.

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JOB137 Extended Reality Technologies with XR Turkey 2+0+5 5
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. Students will explore the historical evolution of XR, its technical components, narrative structures, and user experience design principles. The course also examines how XR is applied across diverse domains such as education, healthcare, architecture, and cultural production. Through a partnership with XR Turkey, students will engage with industry experts and participate in hands-on workshops. By the end of the semester, students are expected to develop and present a technically and creatively strong XR project.

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JOB149 CapitArt-X Media Art Lab 2+0+5 5
This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of digital art, artificial intelligence, and media aesthetics, combining theoretical foundations with hands-on creative practices. Students will begin by studying the historical development and key concepts of digital art, followed by an examination of how artificial intelligence influences artistic production and aesthetics. Throughout the course, students will engage with curatorial thinking, creative coding, data visualization, and interactive media practices, while also discussing the ethical and social dimensions of emerging technologies in art. The course emphasizes project-based learning through midterm and final exhibitions, where students design and present original media artworks. Additionally, attention will be given to virtual and augmented reality, exhibition strategies, and the integration of art and technology as tools for both critical expression and creative innovation.

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JOB150 Women in Games & We are in Games 2+0+5 5
This course explores gender representation, equity, and inclusion in the game industry through an interdisciplinary lens. Students will examine the historical and current roles of women and gender-diverse individuals in gaming, analyze narrative and visual representation in character design, and critique the stereotypes and biases embedded in game culture. Topics include inclusive game development practices, accessibility, labor conditions, and the challenges of workplace discrimination. The course also highlights the contributions of women in both mainstream and indie gaming spaces, with a focus on community-building, mentorship, and advocacy networks. Through theoretical readings, case studies, and creative reflection, students will gain the tools to critically assess gender dynamics in games and develop their own inclusive design or analysis projects.

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JOB152 Podcast and Radio Wokshop with Michael Kuyucu 2+0+5 5
The course covers the fundamentals of radio broadcasting, podcast production processes, content planning, audio recording techniques, editing, and publishing strategies. Throughout the semester, students will develop their own podcast projects individually or in groups.

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JOB164 Basic Principles and Practices in Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products 2+0+0 3

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JOB166 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy and Healthcare 2+0+0 3

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NMC004 Gender and Media 3+0+0 5
This course examines representations of race, class, gender, and sexual identity in the media. In the course, the students will be considering issues of authorship, spectatorship, audience and the ways in which various media content (film, television, print journalism, advertising) enables, facilitates, and challenges these social constructions in society. Moreover, the students will examine how gender and race affects the production of media and discuss the impact of new media and digital media and how it has transformed access and participation, moving contemporary media users from a traditional position of readers to writers and/or commentators. Students will analyze gendered language and embodiment as it is produced online in blogs and vlogs, avatars, and in the construction of cyberidentities. The course provides an introduction to feminist approaches to media studies by drawing from work in feminist film theory, journalism, cultural studies, gender and politics, and cyberfeminism.

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NMC008 Game Studies 3+0+0 5
Within the scope of the course, the basic concepts of game studies, preliminary academics and their texts are introduced.

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UNI004 Business and Society 3+0+0 5
Introduction to the Course and Basic Concepts, Analysis of the Business Model, Analysis of the Hierarchy of Goals, The Effects of Globalization on the Businesses, Technology as an Environmental Factor, Concept of Social Responsibility in Business and Social Responsibility, Management Concept of Ethics in Business, Dilemma on Business, Image in Business, Shareholders and Corporate Governance as an Environmental Factor, Media as an Environmental Factor, Ecological Approaches to Business, Reputation in Business, Business Administration and 21st Century

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UNI013 Internet Radio Broadcasting 3+0+0 5
How can you open an internet radio and how you choose the format

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UNI014 Introduction to New Media 3+0+0 5
This course offers a comprehensive approach to the rapidly evolving new media technology and environment. Conceptualizing new media as new forms of participatory culture, sources of information and entertainment, platforms for social engagement, a means for artistic expression, and tools of government, this course explores the influence of new media technology in transforming culture and society. Topics may include, social media, digital game, digital media art, digital and citizen journalism, digital transformation of television and cinema, and social control in the digital age, and others.

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UNI015 Introduction to Sociology 3+0+0 5
Sociology is the systematic study of human society and social life. This course will introduce students to sociology by stimulating their “sociological imagination” around the following questions: How are human actions patterned? Where does the source of social conflict and cooperation lie? What are the social processes that influence the ways in which humans think, feel, and behave? How can human beings develop the will to shape the social forces they face? Students will be introduced to key sociological theories (e.g. structural functionalism, the social-conflict approach, symbolic interactionism, feminism).

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UNI024 Music Appreciation 3+0+0 5

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UNI028 Public Speaking 3+0+0 5

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UNI035 Heuristic Optimization 3+0+0 5

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UNI046 Introduction to Business 3+0+0 5

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UNI051 Introduction to International Relations 3+0+0 5
Core actors, problematique and theories of international relations will be analyzed.

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UNI053 Sociology of Youth 3+0+0 5

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UNI058 Sustainability Challenges of Water Resources 3+0+ 5

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UNI062 Economic Development in Africa 3+0+ 5

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UNI063 Introduction to Internatıional Relations 3+0+0 5
Core actors, problematique and theories of international relations will be analyzed.

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UNI070 Academic Translation 3+0+ 5

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UNI071 Introduction to Modern Philosophy 3+0+ 5
Philosophical movements in historical process, important socio-philosophical works and concepts in the 19th and 20th centuries, metaphysics, modern philosophical views, modern philosophers, ethics, politics, time and identity, justice.

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UNI072 Sociology of Inequality 3+0+ 5
This course on the Sociology of Inequality covers a wide range of topics, including theoretical perspectives, social stratification, economic inequality, race and ethnicity, gender issues, and intersectionality. It also explores how inequality manifests in various sectors such as education, health, and the environment, as well as on a global scale. The course examines the role of media and technology in inequality and discusses the Sustainable Development Goals' impact on addressing social disparities.

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UNI074 Computer Algebra Programming with Sage 3+0+ 5

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UNI075 Philosophy of Mathematics 3+0+ 5

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UNI078 Introduction to Philosophy 3+0+ 5

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UNI081 Approaches to English Language Teaching 3+0+ 5
Definition of language learning, general learning theories, theories of language learning, neurolinguistic, sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic.

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UNI082 Linguistic Approach to Translation 3+0+ 5
Introduction of theoretical basis and practical work on translation from English to Turkish

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UNI083 Research Methods in English Literature 3+0+ 5
Definition of research, research methods, research question, hypothesis building, data collection and data analysis, data evaluation, interpretation and reporting, sample theses, source scanning methods, sample research

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UNI084 Teaching English Language Skills 3+0+ 5
Foreign language skills, foreign language sub-skills, approaches to teaching language skills, methods of teaching language skills, preparation of a language teaching lesson plan.

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UNI087 Artistic Anatomy 3+0+ 5

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UNI098 Current Issues in Science and Technology 3+0+ 5

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UNI104 Human Rights Mechanisms 3+0+ 5
Basic human rights philosophy, principles, instruments and institutions, an overview of current issues and debates in the field, dimension of the diverse complex body of international law of human rights that has both national and international application, key developments and documents in this field, related mechanisms of regional and global organizations with special focus on ECHR and its decisions on the issues about Turkey.

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UNI106 Global Business Trends 3+0+ 5
Global business trend from past to today, the history of business, industry revolutions, industry 4.0, digitalization and the new business models and trends in the new century

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UNI111 Art and Culture 3+0+ 5
This is a weekly elective course open to students from any department. It introduces key contexts, concepts and institutional structures in understanding artistic and cultural practices. How are artistic and cultural products produced, understood and presented to audiences? In what way art and culture are related and how can we think of art as a different category than other cultural productions? There is a specific emphasis on museums as key institutions that determine the distinctions between cultural products and the museum's role in protecting, historicizing and attributing value to these products.

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UNI113 Political Communication and Propaganda 3+0+0 5

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UNI124 Fundamentals of Laser Technologies 3+0+0 5

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UNI128 Holistic Approach in Science 2+0+ 5
An elective course that provides a holistic perspective in science, research approaches, and methodologies skills. It is a weekly 2-hour course.

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UNI129 Basic Skills in Gastronomy 1+4+ 5

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UNI130 Occupational Health and Social Security 3+0+ 5
Basic Concepts of Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Factors and Types, Surveillance of the Environment, Causes of Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases, Preventive Measures and Occupational Safety Culture

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UNI131 Human as a Metaorganism and Microbiota Engineering 3+0+0 5

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UNI133 Cosmetics from Past to Present 3+0+0 5

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UNI134 Clinical Studies on Medicinal Plants 3+0+0 5

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UNI135 Medicinal Plant Monographs 3+0+0 5

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UNI136 Self Care at Our Living Area 3+0+0 5

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UNI141 Basic Knowledge in Gastronomy 3+0+0 5
Gastronomy is an art that involves tasting, discovering, researching, experiencing, writing, understanding about food preparation and sensory characteristics of human nutrition. However, it also involves the study of nutrition with a variety of cultures. The application of chemical and biological knowledge of gastronomy cooking has become known as molecular gastronomy.

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UNI143 Digital Communication and Culture 3+0+0 5
This course explores contemporary cultural phenomena that are shaped by digital communication technologies. Drawing on digital humanities, memory studies, audience studies, game studies, material culture, and posthuman studies, this course analyzes the formation of public memory, community, subculture, identity, subjectivity, and agency. Topics include digital archive, remix, selfies, influencers, memes, online trolling, hacker culture, and posthuman culture.

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UNI149 Media and Society 3+0+0 5
The course will be covered by following topics: development of mass media, the effects of mass media, mass communication, functions of mass communication, communication theories

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UNI150 Nuclear Power Plants 3+0+0 5

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UNI151 Introduction to Serious Gaming 3+0+0 5
Bu ders, ciddi oyun oynamanın temel kavramlarına ve tanımına kapsamlı bir giriş sağlar. Şu konular işlenir: oyunlaştırma, oyunlaştırma ve davranış, ciddi oyunlar ve oyunlaştırma yoluyla davranışı geliştirme, ciddi oyun tasarım belgesi geliştirme, öğrenme teorilerini ciddi oyunlara entegre etme.

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UNI152 Introduction to Optimization 3+0+0 5

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UNI159 Healthy Life and Physical Activity 3+0+0 5
This course includes topics such as the definition of health and basic health information, physical activity, exercise and sports, physical fitness, principles of exercise training, different types of exercise, exercise prescribing for different age groups, indications and contraindications of exercise, the effects of nutrition and technology on health.

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UNI170 Politics and Society İn Contemporary Turkey 3+0+0 5

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UNI174 Digital Game Design 3+0+ 5

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UNI182 Introduction to Pastry 3+0+ 5

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UNI186 Film Culture 3+0+ 5
This course provides an introductory survey of film as a distinct art form that has the ability to reflect, critique, reshape, and impact society and culture. In the course, film narrative formulation and its major formal elements of film: mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound design are discussed. Besides this, the terminology to critically examine and analyze film, across a variety of genres, in its relationship to various aspects of society and culture (violence, race, class, gender and sexuality, etc.) are also discussed.

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UNI187 Visual Thinking 3+0+ 5
This course is a course about seeing and about how images are constructed to work with and against the way we see. It is especially designed for people who want to share their personal artistic vision with others through image making (still or moving), but it can benefit anyone with an interest in expanding creativity (especially poets, writers, visual artists, and theater artists).

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UNI188 Building Managerial Skills 3+0+ 5
This course encompasses basic management concepts / management with goals, development of executive personality, development of managerial skills through decision making and problem solving, team building and management, leadership and motivation, time management and conflict management.

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UNI192 Introduction to Business Functions 3+0+ 5
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business and show how businesses operate in a changing business environment. The course informs students about business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business, and provides them with a foundation in the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.

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UNI193 International Business Environment 3+0+ 5
Innovations and improvements in transportation, manufacturing, communications and technology have resulted in a truly global economy. With the development of the worldwide marketplace, the need for business people to understand the sometimes subtle nuances of doing business overseas and across borders has increased. Designed for the future executive engaged in international enterprise and those affected by it, this course covers the essential areas of international business environment.

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UNI195 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 3+0+ 5

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UNI203 Design Thinking 3+0+ 5
To introduce students to theoretical knowledge, conceptual approaches, and practical skills of Design Thinking to understand and learn human-centered design methodology.

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UNI206 Game Analytics 3+0+0 5

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UNI207 Entrepreneurship 3+0+0 5
This course encompasses the definition and drives of entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship process; functions of entrepreneurs, creativity, creativity concept; definition of innovation, sources of innovation, principles and process of innovation; intellectual property, brand, patent, license; business plan and presentation techniques. At the end of the topics, the students are supposed to write a business plan and present it.

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UNI214 Reading Images 3+0+0 5
How images in mass media are created, and how our human senses can perceive and evaluate them?

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UNI219 Alternative and renewable energy 3+0+0 5

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UNI236 Critical Thinking 3+0+0 5
A selective course which provides students from all departments with reasoning, critical, and analytical skills in everyday contexts as well as professional. It is a weekly 3-hour course.

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UNI238 From Literature to Film 3+0+0 5
Film and literature, transcription from the text, intertextuality, film reading, visual narration

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UNI240 Neck and Back Health 3+0+ 5
Prevention and maintenance of neck and back health in different age, gender, conditions, occupation and weight.

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UNI241 Assistive Technology 3+0+ 5
Introducing technological assistive devices designed to enable people with physical disabilities to perform their daily life, occupational and social activities due to systemic diseases, accidents, post-operative or congenital reasons.

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UNI242 Basic Issues in Sociology 3+0+ 5
This course is an exploration of basic issues in sociology based on the current research and literature as well as fundemental social theories.It examines the linkages between social structures/institutions, culture and human experience. Students learn to follow major discussions around basic issues in sociology and critique popular discourses from a critical sociological perspective.

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UNI243 History of Economics 3+0+ 5
The course starts with the introductions of several concepts and definitions in economics and economic history. Then, the economic understandings of ancient civilizations, medieval world and pre-capitalist world will be studied. Afterwards, the emergence of modern economy at the dawn of industrial revolution will be analyzed. Together with industrial revolution, modern economy with many new institutions will be introduced and modern world economy with modern civilizations will be studied until 21st century.

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UNI244 Introduction to MATLAB 3+0+ 5
Fundamental computer concepts, Programming basics, Variables, Expressions, Functions, Conditional expressions, Recursion, Repetitions, Loops, Strings, Lists, Dictionaries, Symbolics, Simulink®

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UNI245 Economics of Technology & Innovation 3+0+ 5
Innovations and inventions in the waves of technical change, Schumpeter’s theories on technical and technological changes, contemporary theories of innovation in relation to firm behaviour.

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UNI247 Family Business and SMEs 3+0+0 5

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UNI248 Paradox 3+0+ 5
A selective course which introduces students from all departments to the world of paradoxes, the way they work, the ways to refute them, and reveals the theoretical illusion that grants them their strength. It is a weekly 3-hour course.

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UNI249 Freewill 3+0+ 5
The objective of this course is to provide students with an introductory knowledge about the fundamental philosophical questions on the concept of free will. An efficient and comprehensive philosophical study requires first of all a reflective thinking about the conceptual framework of the problem in question. In accordance with this principle, the course starts with an introductory session focusing on the concepts of will, free will and determinism. Then, following an historical order, it analyses the approaches of ten different thinkers under four modules, from Ancient Greek to twentieth century. On the grounds of our discussions throughout the semester, we will try to get an insight about several crucial philosophical issues that are closely linked to the concept of free will such as individual responsibility, the problem of evil, autonomy and possibility of morals, and philosophical foundations of law and justice.

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UNI250 Love in Film 3+0+ 5
Film and literature, transcription from the text, intertextuality, film reading, visual narration

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UNI251 Television and Everyday Life 3+0+ 5
"Why are we watching TV?" Starting from the question, many issues will be scrutinized, from the function of spreading ideology to the uniformization of the masses, from the ability to create opinion and obedience, to being a commercial tool.

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UNI252 Business Ethics 3+0+ 5

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UNI256 A Survey of World Literature 3+0+ 5
To read and analyze the main works of Western literature, which form the basis of English literature in terms of theory and content.

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UNI258 Mother and Child Health 3+0+ 5
Definition of mother-child health, status of child health in our country and in the world, formation of pregnancy, child development during pregnancy, physical development (height, weight) and follow-up of 0-5 year old children, pediatric diseases (diarrhea and respiratory tract infections) seen in 0-5 year old children , immunization and rash diseases), vaccines, alternative practices related to pregnancy and newborn.

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UNI267 Cosmology History 3+0+0 5
They understand how humanity's way of thinking astronomy and later cosmology evolved, starting with prehistoric civilizations. With this knowledge, they see in a general chronology how practical applications such as religion and mainly the calendar, and then scientific developments of each period (with knowledge of mathematics / geometry and physics) are used for questions and solutions about the Universe. Meanwhile, they get simple information about prehistoric and post-historical civilizations and get to know scientists and thinkers.

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UNI269 Introduction to Political Sociology 3+0+0 5
Elites; social classes; state; political parties and processes; media; social movements and related organizations; the market and the civil society as factors shaping modern societies; power; domination; legitimization; government; elite groups and their networks; inequality in the sense of classes; protests; collective conduct and movements.

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UNI270 Introduction to English Literature 3+0+0 5
This course examines the concept of genre in order to introduce some of the thematic structures and critical perspectives that underpin English literary studies. The course mainly focuses on the structure and components of prose fiction- mainly on short story and dicusses the elements of prose fiction such as plot, character, setting, symbol, allegory, point of view, and theme. The lecturers will explore a range of texts to illustrate particular formal and stylistic qualities, and to question the relationship between literary genre and social, historical, or cultural context. The course will also revise writing research paper and documentation (APA). It introduces some key critics and theorists of genre and reflect on the role of criticism in the formation of literary canons and traditions.

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UNI272 Nanobiotechnology 3+0+0 5
Introduction to Nanotechnology Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Fabrication of Nanomaterials Classification of Nanomaterials Characterization of Nanomaterials Polymer Nanoparticles and Hydrogels Drug Delivery Systems Natural Nanomaterials and Biomimicry Nanobiosensors Nanobiomaterials Biolabeling Lab-on-a-Chip Microscopy Medical Applications of Nanobiotechnology

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UNI276 Gender and Media 3+0+0 5
This course focuses on the basic concepts and approaches to gender and the relationship between gender and media. This course draws attention to the importance of the media industry in the production of ideology and meaning and examines the role of the media industry in the production and reproduction of gender roles. The basic theoretical approaches to gender are discussed in their historical context. In this course, gender representations in cultural products produced by the media and culture industries are analyzed.

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UNI281 Economic Literacy 3+0+0 5
This course starts fundamentals of economics and continues current debates on economics such as concepts of creative economy and circular economy

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UNI282 Entrepreneurship Ecosystem 3+0+0 5
The content of this course is to learn the basic concepts used in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. To gain the ability to develop new ideas and present them to investors with a pitch deck presentation and to have the opportunity to learn from experienced names in the sector.

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UNI283 Financial Literacy 3+0+0 5

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UNI297 Adolescent Health 3+0+0 5
Basic concepts in adolescent health, Adolescent growth and development, Mental and psychosocial development in adolescents, Communication with adolescents, Common problems in adolescents

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UNI300 Principles of Mechanical Design 3+0+0 5

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UNI301 Introduction to Electricall Electronics 3+0+0 5

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UNI302 Chemistry and Society 3+0+0 5

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UNI303 Introduction to Biomaterials 3+0+0 5

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UNI304 Nanobiotechnology 3+0+0 5

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UNI308 Introduction to Critical Theory 3+0+0 5

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UNI309 Introduction to Metaverse 3+0+0 5
The course introduces fundamental elements that form the foundation of various conceptualizations of “The Metaverse”. Topics to be presented and discussed include shared spatialization, digital mediation of reality, socialization, and assigning value to digital objects. The course will devote significant time to discussions of ethics and the impacts that digitization will have on non-digital aspects of society. Students will be required to research and write several essays throughout the course and design a metaverse scenario as a final group project. Online class sessions will frequently take place inside of 2D and 3D “metaverse platforms”. Students will be expected to know how to use their keyboard and mouse/touchpad to navigate these spaces and to use their microphone effectively. This is not a course focused on cryptographic topics. Blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs will not be the focus of the course, although these subjects will be included in discussions of metaverse economics and concepts of ownership.

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UNI310 Teamwork in Healthcare 3+0+0 5
Teamwork and basic concepts of team building process, team building and development techniques, roles and role development within the team, effective communication and collaboration within the team.

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UNI311 Introduction to New Media 3+0+0 5

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UNI314 Introduction to Computer Engineering 3+0+0 5

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UNI315 Introduction to Software Engineering 3+0+0 5

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UNI318 Unhealthy Brilliants 3+0+0 5
1. Introduction: "Brilliant" and "unhealthy" concepts will be discussed. 2. Alcoholism / Substance use disorder –Robert Downey Jr Hepatitis B/liver cirrhosis- Beethoven 3. STD –Micheal C.Hall (HPV related lymphoma) 4. Malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, others) - Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita- brain cancer 5. Obesity /anorexia 6. Diabetes /Tom Hanks 7. Depression-Jim Carrey 8. Burnout syndrome- Eric Yuan 9. Acnea / Emma stone 10. Congenital malformations-Sumeyye Boyacı 11. Asthma -Nilufer 12. Celiac disease-Novak Djokovic 13. Atheromatous disease -Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (cardiac arrest) 14. Chronic kidney disease-Aries Merritt 15. Autoimmune diseases- Renoir (RA) 16. Alzheimer disease -Gabriel García Márquez(lymphoma and AD) 17. Infecious diseases - Abdel Halim( Scistosomiasis)

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UNI319 Medicine and Art 3+0+0 5
The relationship of medicine with art. Reflections of medicine in art. Contribution of medicine to the artist.

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UNI320 Health & Microbiome 3+0+0 5
This course includes theoretical lectures regarding human microbiota and it’s effects on human health and association with diseases.

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UNI322 Critical Reading In Philosophical Texts 3+0+0 5
This course aims to improve the skills of reading philosophical texts in a critical perspective, conducting philosophical research and writing argumentative philosophical texts. Seminal texts in philosophy will be selected and read along with the class. Emphasis will be given to the textual material and issues in reading and understanding. An overview of the following will be provided: The nature of the text, specificity of philosophical texts, text and context, issues in translation, interpretation and understanding.

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UNI323 Introduction to Research Methods for Social Sciences 3+0+0 5
This course will introduce students to basic principles of research in social sciences. It will teach them the guidelines of doing and reviewing research, ethical considerations while doing reseach and why is it important to do research properly in the first place. The course will cover basic steps of research and various methods of social inquiry and prepare students in acquiring skills to design their own research.

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UNI324 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3+0+0 5
The topics, methodology, sub-disciplines of Social-and-cultural Anthropology, methods of research, processes leading to biological diversity, hereditary disorders, the bio-cultural evolution of mankind, biological diversity of mankind, human growth and development, the concept of culture and cultural processes, theories about Social-and-cultural Anthropology, kinship systems and gender, Economic Anthropology, Political Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, types of societies based on subsistence, rites of initiation

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UNI328 Socio-spatial Practices 3+0+0 5
In this course, the daily and collective rhythms of social and ideological practices in crisis spaces that are shaped by where various cultural, economic and political conflicts intersect in different geographies of the world will be discussed from the perspective of social theory.

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UNI331 Introduction to Marketing 3+0+0 5
Topics to be covered include market planning, market research, consumer behavior, advertising and promotion, branding, marketing strategy, distribution, pricing, product management, global and sustainable marketing. In addition to assignments focusing on the launch of a new product, students will apply theories to a variety of real-life examples and cases throughout the course.

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UNI334 Communication Strategies 3+0+0 5
This course covers communication process, verbal and non-verbal communication in interpersonal relationship, organizational communication, perception and persuasive communication and media studies.

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UNI335 Advanced Extended Reality Projects 3+0+0 5
Examining the historical, development and use of virtual reality technologies with examples. Learning the production processes of a virtual reality project.

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UNI339 Materials Selection for Engineering Applications 3+0+0 5
Material selection is one of the most critical design considerations. The advent of new materials, evolving of manufacturing processes, reducing cost, design of a new product, and meeting new legal requirements lead to massive ongoing research and development efforts in material design. Understanding the properties of materials for a specific product is necessary for all engineers. This course aims to give essential knowledge about properties of materials for a specific product.

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UNI341 Digital Media and Social Media Management 3+0+0 5
The content of this course includes Search Engine Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Web concept, Social Media and changing e-commerce trends in the digital environment. Data and applications for the digitalization of the 4P approach defined as the marketing mix are presented. In addition, digital brand and digital marketing trends are discussed in a world where social media has transformed from content to e-commerce environment.

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UNI344 Sign Language 3+0+0 5
-Hearing difference and Deaf culture -Alphabet - Introductory dialogue - Introducing yourself with sign language - Pronouns, Questioning gestures -Simple daily words and dialogues -Positive and negative facial expressions, examples of asking questions -Practice with the words we learned -Feelings -Example sentences with emotions -5N2K1H Questions -Practice with questions -Verbs (10 verbs) -Practice with verbs -Numbers -Concept of time -Clock concept -Money concept -Months, Days, Seasons, Weather events -Verbs (10 verbs) -Practice with verbs -Family and genealogy - Tell about your own family -Colors and Clothes -Description of clothes -Antonyms -Practice of making sentences with opposite meanings -Fruits, Vegetables -Other foods -Sentence construction and sentence practice

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UNI351 Tracking Nobel Prizes 3+0+0 5
Definition and characteristics of science, a brief overview of scientific developments in the 19th and 20th centuries, science and research, scientific research method steps, Nobel prize, Nobel prize winners, important Nobel prizes in health in recent history.

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UNI352 Principles and Applications of Analytical Research Methods 3+0+0 5
Introduction to research methodology Immunological techniques Microscopy and application areas Bioluminescence and application areas Electrophysiological recording methods Radioactive isotopes and applications Spectroscopy and application areas In vivo experimental disease models In vitro experimental disease models Cellular Signaling

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UNI353 Medical Biology Seminars 3+0+0 5
At the end of the course, students will have information about seminar’s subjects such as genome structute, nucleus structure, cell death, cancer epigenetic, cancer, singal transduction of the cancers, personallized therapy.

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UNI354 Food Literacy 2+0+ 5

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UNI355 Functional Foods and Ingredients 2+0+ 5

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UNI356 Principles of Cryptocurrency 2+0+ 5
This course helps students to understand the fundamentals, technical aspects, uses and regulatory issues of cryptocurrencies. It also discusses the future of cryptocurrencies, their impact and relevance to the business world.

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UNI360 Disaster and Emergency Management 2+0+ 5
What are the Disasters? How can they classified? What are their properties? Vision, Mission and Principles of Integrated Disaster Management. Phases of Disaster Management – Introduction to Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation Phases, Risk and Emergency Management Concepts, their advantages and disadvantages. Preparedness Phase – Rapid Response ans Early Warning Systems, Disaster Scenarios, Emergency Action Plans. Response Phase – Search and Rescue, First Aid, Sire Safety, Security Systems. Incident Command System. Recovery Phase – Temporary Residences, Housing, Repairment or replacement of roads,public buildings and bridges, Implementation of Mitigation Measures. Mitigation Phase – Economical Aspets of Disasters, Risk Transfer Systems: Disaster Funds and Insurance, DASK as an example. SWOT /Risk Analysis – Information, Methods and Examples. Stakeholders in Disaster Management Systems (Central and Local Governments, Private Sector, NGOs and Citizens) – Their responsibilities and duties. Legisletion of Disaster Management System in Turkey, evaluation of the situation after 1999 and 2023 Earthquakes. Evaluation, Comparison and Examples of Disaster Management Systems from different Countries over the World and Turkey.

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UNI362 Memory and Culture in New Media Ecology 2+0+ 5
This course aims to discuss human memory through advances in technology and cultural transformations of contemporary society in digital networks. The course is designed to embrace both theoretical arguments and narratives in the New Media Ecology and Critical Memory studies through interdisciplinary perspectives that focus on the major debates and theoretical frameworks of the analyses of digital society and identifies and analyses key epistemological, sociological, political, philosophical, and ontological assumptions underlying social research as well as cultural trajectories of technology. The course examines the impact of digital culture and critically assesses technology’s role in society and memory. It explores how digital media challenges traditional notions of identity, community, the body, politics, and personal relationships.

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UNI364 Digital Photograpgy 2+0+ 5
This course is an introduction to digital photography. Students will learn a short history of photography, the basics of digital camera, essentials of photography and digital photographic processes. Though main course materials will be uploaded to Blackboard system, students are advised to take their own notes during the lectures.

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UNI366 Fundamentals of Project Planning 2+0+ 5
This course covers the basic principles, processes and methods of project design and planning, as well as the basics of project budgeting. The entire content of the course was prepared within the scope of the project "EU Grants and Project Management", which was coordinated by the lecturer and awarded as the EU Jean Monnet Module (2014-2017).

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UNI370 Gender Studies 2+0+0 5
Gender Studies course offers a comprehensive exploration of gender-related topics, aiming to provide students with a deep understanding of gender studies and its contemporary relevance. The course content covers a wide range of subjects, including gender concepts, roles, stereotypes, discrimination, feminism, violence, and the intersection of gender with various social domains such as media, education, family, work, and politics.

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UNI371 Health Care in Multicultural Societies 2+0+0 5
This course examines health disparities among different cultures, addressing the reasons for variations in health outcomes and strategies to reduce these inequalities. It provides students with cultural sensitivity training to enhance their skills in effectively communicating with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course also covers topics such as access to healthcare services for immigrant populations, the health issues specific to immigrant communities, and the development of healthcare policies tailored to these groups. Furthermore, it explores the interaction between traditional medical practices in different cultures and modern medicine, equipping students with the ability to understand and integrate various treatment methods. Emphasizing the richness of cultural diversity, the course encourages the respectful and empathetic handling of cultural differences. These content components aim to equip students with the ability to work in the healthcare field more sensitively, knowledgeably, and effectively.

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UNI373 Law,Politics and Society 2+0+0 5
This course includes basic information about the concepts of law, state, politics and society and the relations between them.

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UNI374 Principles of Cryptocurrency 2+0+0 5
This course aims to teach students the basic principles of sociology that provide an understanding of the structure and functioning of society and social phenomena. It provides theoretical frameworks for studying various aspects of society and understanding social phenomena.

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UNI379 Mystery of Life:Bioelectricity 3+0+0 5
Definition of bioelectricity, electric properties of living beings, examples from plants, animal cells, organs, bioelectricity coordinated cell functions, bioelectricity linked diseases and bioelectricity based diagnostic and therapeutic applications

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UNI383 Rising China: Power and Problems 3+0+ 5
This course provides undergraduates with a broad introduction to China’s political, economic, and strategic development during the modern era. The discussion begins with the lowest point in Chinese history when the country was rendered as a socialist country and ends with China’s contemporary rise and implications for the world. The questions asked include: In what ways is China rising? How did it happen? How does China’s rise impact the U.S and the global system?

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UNI385 Pharmaceutical Aspects of Nutritional Disorders 2+0+0 5
Students are expected to acquire the following competencies: The vitamins occupy a central role in the field of Nutrition. Vitamin discoveries, as factors that prevent specific diseases, marked the emergence of the field. They are also important for their roles in the support of health in ways that often lack the specificity that facilitated their discoveries.

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UNI386 Basic Design 101 2+0+0 5

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UNI388 Management and Organization 2+0+0 5
Bu ders temel yönetim ve işletmecilik kavramları; örgütsel çevre ve değişkenleri, yönetimin tarihsel bir süreçte geçirdiği aşamalar ve günümüze yansımaları, yönetsel fonksiyonlar ve güncel yönetim uygulamalarını kapsamaktadır.

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UNI389 Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques 2+0+0 5
The essential function of a manager is to make decisions. Decision-making is about making choices between alternatives to reach a goal or objective. In our personal lives, decision-making can involve determining many things, such as where we live, what foods we eat, and who our friends are. In business, decision-making can revolve around the products and services that a company offers, the markets it serves, the people it hires, and so on. This course serves as an introduction to the decision making. It covers normative, prescriptive, and descriptive theories of judgment and choice; models of decision processes and the effects of context, experience, memory, and information on decision making; biases and heuristics that influence decision making; and real-world applications of these topics.

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UNI390 Management in Different Cultures 2+0+0 5
"Managing in Different Cultures” provides students with an in-depth understanding of how cultural differences affect managerial practices and organizational behavior in a globalized world. The course explores key concepts of intercultural communication, cross-cultural management, and global leadership using case studies, discussions, and practical examples. Students will examine cultural frameworks, analyze management challenges across different cultural contexts, and develop strategies for effective decision-making and problem-solving in diverse environments. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and adaptability in achieving organizational success in international settings.

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UNI391 Consumer Behavior 2+0+0 5
In this course, it is aimed to give the basic concepts of consumer behavior and to understand the effect of culture and subcultures on purchasing behavior of individuals. The brand management process is examined with all stages.

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UNI392 Innovative Strategies for New Product Development 2+0+0 5
Exploring and identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and designing processes for the creation of new products, are key responsibilities for both entrepreneurs and managers in established firms. However, developing new products entails a high risk: an overwhelming majority of products fail when they are introduced to the market. This course is about improving the chances of placing winning bets on new products.

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UNI394 Modern Leadership Theories 2+0+0 5
This course explores the historical evolution of the main leadership theories, contemporary leadership theories and their practical applications in today’s dynamic and globalized business environment. It aims to develop students’ critical understanding of leadership through theoretical foundations, self-assessments, real-world case analyses, and experiential projects.

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UNI396 Turkish Cinema 2+0+0 5
This is a course in which the historical development of Turkish Cinema since its emergence is examined, the phases it has gone through depending on technological, social and political developments are explained, and the changes that have occurred in the language and narrative of cinema are revealed by examining various cinema movements that have emerged.

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UNI397 Short Film 2+0+0 5
This course is an introduction to short film. Students will learn about the characteristics of the short film, basic film grammar, film styles and all of the stages of short film production. Though main course materials will be uploaded to Blackboard system, students are advised to take their own notes during the lectures.

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UNI405 Pathology Awareness and Early diagnosis of Cancer 2+0+0 5
AWARENESS OF PATHOLOGY AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER/

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UNI407 Journey to the Micro World of Cells 2+0+0 5
Week 1: Introduction to the Micro World o Overview of the Micro World o Importance of Microorganisms in Nature and Human Life o Introduction to Microscopes and Imaging Technologies • Activities: o Introduction to microscopy techniques o Micrograph observation of basic samples (onion cells, pond water) Week 2: Cellular Biology • Topics: o Structure of Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells o Functions of Cellular Organelles o Cell Membranes and Transport Mechanisms • Activities: o Micrograph examination of plant and animal cells Week 3: Bacteria and Archaea • Topics: o Introduction to Bacteria and Archaea o Structure and Functions of Bacterial Cells o The Role of Bacteria in Ecosystems (Nitrogen Fixation, Decomposition) • Activities: o Explore bacterial cultures on agar plates o Examine bacterial diversity with Micrograph Week 4: Viruses – Life at the Edge • Topics: o Structure of Viruses o How Viruses Replicate: Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycles o The Role of Viruses in Disease and Genetic Engineering • Activities: o Discuss historical pandemics caused by viruses Week 5: Fungi and Protists • Topics: o Introduction to Fungi: Yeasts, Molds, and Mushrooms o Protists: Diversity and Habitats o The Ecological Importance of Fungi and Protists • Activities: o Observe fungal growth and study protists from water samples Week 6: The Human Microbiome • Topics: o Microorganisms that Live in and on the Human Body o The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease o The Impact of Antibiotics and Probiotics Week 7: Microorganisms and the Environment • Topics: o Microbial Roles in Biogeochemical Cycles (Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur) o Microbial Decomposition and Waste Management o Bioremediation: Using Microorganisms to Clean Up Pollution Week 8: Student Presentations Week 9: Student Presentations Week 10: Student Presentations Week 11: Student Presentations Week 12: Student Presentations Week 13: Student Presentations Week 14: Student Presentations

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UNI408 Digital Media Literacy 2+0+0 5
This course covers basic principles of digital media literacy, legal rights and digital surveillance, information literacy and digital manipulation, online politics and big data.

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UNI410 Digital Leadership 2+0+0 5
This course covers basic principles of digital media literacy, legal rights and digital surveillance, information literacy and digital manipulation, online politics and big data.

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UNI412 Turkish Business Environment 2+0+0 5
Economic structure of Turkey Key dynamics of the business world Sector analysis and prominent industries Investment opportunities in Turkey Local business culture and values International trade and Turkey Analysis of economic indicators

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UNI414 Global Economy and New Trends 2+0+0 5
This course addresses global political and technological history, international competition, and global economic dynamics. Topics include wars that have shaped the world, current disputes, areas of cooperation, the influence of religion, the developing African economy, and current international economic, political, social, and commercial developments. International relations will be analyzed throughout the course.

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UNI415 Polar Realities: Social Science Insights into Extreme Environments 2+0+0 5

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UNI417 Migration and Social Order 2+0+0 5
After discussing the basic theories and concepts of international migration, the course offers an explanation of the historical development of migration and the relationship between globalisation and migration. The course also examines the place of forced migrants, irregular migrants and environmental migration.International labour migration and the migration policies of Europe and Turkey will also be discussed.

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UNI419 Personal and Institutional Image 2+0+0 5

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UNI420 Global Climate Changes and Green Transformation P 2+0+0 5
This course covers; climate; the importance of climate in human life; global climate change; the source of global climate change; international organizations and initiatives to prevent global climate change; the European Green Deal and its effects on international trade, the border carbon adjustment mechanism, the concept and methods of green marketing, green financing, green production, green consumption within the scope of green transformation, and the sectoral effects of global climate change.

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UNI422 European Politics 2+0+0 5
This course explains the historical process of the European Union, the institutions and the structure of the EU. It discusses the main issues shaping politics in contemporary Europe, the role of Europe in the world and the future of European integration.

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UNI423 Economics of Solidarity 2+0+0 5

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UNI425 Sociology of Beliefs and Cross-Cultural Studies 2+0+0 5
This course delves into the intricate relationship between belief systems and cultural frameworks through a sociological lens. Students will explore how various societies construct, interpret, and practice beliefs, examining the influence of cultural norms, values, and social structures. By engaging in cross-cultural analyses, the course aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the diversity and commonalities in belief systems worldwide. Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, students will critically assess the role of beliefs in shaping individual identities and societal dynamics

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UNI428 Digital Transformation 2+0+0 5

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UNI434 Pharmaceutical Aspects of Nutritional Disorders 3+0+0 5
Students are expected to acquire the following competencies: The vitamins occupy a central role in the field of Nutrition. Vitamin discoveries, as factors that prevent specific diseases, marked the emergence of the field. They are also important for their roles in the support of health in ways that often lack the specificity that facilitated their discoveries.

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UNI435 Health Promotion 2+0+5 5
This course: It includes definitions of health promotion, health promotion models, health promotion strategies, health promotion and health-promoting practices.

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UNI438 AI and Transformation Management 2+0+2 5
This course examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving organizational transformation and change. Students will explore how AI technologies influence strategy, operations, and decision-making processes, while also considering ethical, managerial, and human factors. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications to prepare students to manage AI-enabled transformations effectively.

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UNI439 AI and Transformation Management 2+0+2 5
This course explores technological transformation from the Industrial Revolutions to Artificial Intelligence (AI), examining key concepts in transformation management. Students will analyze AI’s role across various disciplines and discuss its social, political, and ethical implications. Additionally, guest speakers from different industries will provide real-world insights into AI’s impact, offering practical perspectives on technology-driven change.

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UNI440 Political Literacy 2+0+2 5
This course contends the understanding of political systems, ideologies, political life and institutions, key political actors, civic engagement, media literacy and public opinion, and the influence of world affairs.

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UNI441 Communicating Sustainability: Building a Better Future 2+0+2 5
This course explores the intersection of communication, marketing, and sustainability, focusing on how brands and organizations can build ethical, transparent, and effective sustainability communication strategies. The curriculum integrates marketing fundamentals, sustainability principles, crisis communication, and industry best practices, providing students with a strategic perspective on responsible advertising and branding. Key topics covered include: • Fundamentals of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and its role in sustainability • Sustainability in communication: Key concepts and strategic frameworks • Greenwashing: Identification, case studies, and best practices • Industry initiatives: Ad Net Zero and sustainable advertising models • Crisis communication & reputation management for sustainability-related brand challenges • Ethical marketing & consumer trust in sustainability communication • Hands-on project development: creating a sustainability-focused communication plan The course includes interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and project-based learning to equip students with both theoretical insights and practical experience.

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UNI442 e commerce 2+0+2 5
Definition, scope, and evolution of electronic commerce. Digital business models and value creation strategies online. E-commerce infrastructure: hardware, software, internet, and mobile systems. Electronic payment systems and digital security. Digital marketing: SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing. Online consumer behavior and customer relationship management (CRM). Subscription-based business models and user-generated content (UGC). Legal, ethical, and social aspects of e-commerce. B2B, B2C, C2C, and C2B e-commerce models. Mobile commerce (m-commerce) and next-generation applications. International e-commerce and cross-border digital marketing strategies. Case studies and discussions based on real-world examples.

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UNI444 Communication in Business 2+0+2 5

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UNI445 Brand Management 2+0+2 5
Branding and the marketing mix, building strong brands, marketing and communication programs, measuring brand performance, brand audit, brand design and structures, managing brand equity for long-term success.

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UNI446 Political Sociology 2+0+ 5

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UNI447 Scientific community and communication 2+0+0 5
This course explores the dynamics of communication within the scientific community and between science, media, and the public. Students will study the historical development of science communication, the roles of key actors (scientists, media, institutions, and religious organizations), and the functions of science communication in everyday and crisis contexts. Through both theoretical frameworks and applied practice, students will engage in activities such as science journalism, storytelling, interviews, social media content production, and crisis communication exercises.

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UNI451 AI for Everyone 2+0+0 5

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UNI453 Work and Employment in the 21st Century 2+0+0 5

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UNI454 Social Movements, Protest and Change 2+0+0 5