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Department/Programme Elective Courses

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR005	Conflict Management and Resolution	3+0+0	5
The course focuses on the conflict resolution process, that is the process through which conflict parties move from violent interactions to durable peace. Particular attention is given to the challenges that the parties face in each stage of this process, from the initiation of negotiations, the reaching of a settlement and the cessation of hostilities to how peace is implemented. Specific focus is given both to actors who facilitate the crafting of peace and those who seek to spoil its successful implementation. The importance of regional conditions and the international community will be highlighted. Moreover, recent international peace-building peace-making efforts undertaken by UN will be analyzed in practical and theoretical frameworks.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR007	European Union and Türkiye Relations	3+0+0	5
In this course, Turkey's interest to Europe and historical back ground of this interest will be explained. The historical perspective of the European Union and its emergence will be analyzed. Then relations between Turkey and EU, treaties will be examined. Finally, historical and current issue in this relation, Cyprus problem will be discussed.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR009	China and the World	3+0+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?

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR010	International Migration	3+0+0	5
Politics of immigration, securitization of immigration, development and immigration, irregular migration, integration issues, asylum seekers and refugees, citizenship, racism and ethnic relations, human rights and immigration

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR013	International Terrorism	3+0+0	5
The concept of terrorism and the causes and consequences of international terrorism, international terrorism and its effects on the countries.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR014	Media and Politics	3+0+0	5
Media critics, media theories, relations between media and politics, political journalism, Turkish press history and politics, the impact of the Internet on the media.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR015	Modern Geopolitics and Eurasia	3+0+0	5
After the disintegration of the USSR, the geopolitics of Eurasia's and international relations in the changing world order will be the focus of this course. Russia's strength and its impact on the modern Eurasian geopolitics will be discussed.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR022	Public Diplomacy	3+0+0	5
The origins, purpose, methods and characteristics of public diplomacy, which is increasingly used in international relations today and is carried out for the target person, groups, institution, countries and public opinions in order to promote, reinforce and protect the national interests of the countries.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR023	Power in International Relations	3+0+0	5
This course explores the different theoretical interpretations and historical evolution of the concept of power, which is one of the basic concepts in international relations. In addition, it deals with modern conceptual changes and developments, such as the use and measurement of power, soft power and smart power.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR024	Turkish-German Relations	3+0+0	5
The aims of this course are examining the historical past between Turkey and Germany, providing the ability to imagine how the relations progressed in the EU process and the current situation. In this direction, the content of the course consists of political, economic and cultural intersections, collaborations and conflicts between Turkey and Germany.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR025	Russian Politics and Foreign Policy	3+0+0	5
The foundations of Russian foreign policy in an historical perspective, Soviet international actions between 1917 and 1991, Russian vision of foreign policy from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR026	American Foreign Policy	3+0+0	5
This course explores the theoretical foundations, historical background, important developments, and contemporary challenges of US foreign policy. The main objective is to provide students with principle conceptual and analytical tools to understand how US foreign policy outcomes, contemporary events, and international relations theory fit together for more than two centuries. Covering the period between the foundation of the country to the present, this course is also designed to develop students’ capacity to explain the underlying logic and behavioral patterns that shape the US undertakings at the international level.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR027	International Energy Politics	3+0+0	5
Energy issues have always been important in international relations, but in recent years may have become even more important than in the past due to the widespread awareness of existing limits to energy sources and negative climate impacts. The course examines global trends and developments in energy consumption and production, and provides the ability to evaluate the impact of renewable and non-renewable energy sources on policy to the students.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR028	European Politics	3+0+0	5
In this course we will look at issues of central significance to Europe and the European Union. We will do so focusing on three interrelated perspectives. First, we will analyse a number of European countries paying special attention to fundamental political issues and debates that characterise the national life of contemporary Europe. Second, we will focus on the impact of the EU in relation to the Member States highlighting the degree of ‘Europeanisation’ of those fundamental issues. Third, we will examine the changing relation between national politics and European integration in a globalised world and the possible long-term impact this can have for the future of Europe.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR030	Contemporary Asian Politics	3+0+0	5
This course examines historical, cultural, economic, social and geographic traits that distinguish Asia Region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. The course provides the student an in-depth coverage of government and politics in contemporary Asia, and teaches the student to assess important factors that influence the development of social and political structures in Asia.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR031	Contemporary African Politics	3+0+0	5
The core concepts that are useful for understanding contemporary African politics, including clientelism, ethnicity, and the nature of the state in Africa. Economic growth, political violence, ethnic politics, and various aspects of electoral politics in Africa, including electoral fraud, vote-buying, political behaviour, and electoral accountability.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR032	Latin America and Foreign Policy	3+0+0	5
The politics of post-Decolonization in Latin America will be analyzed. The effects of the United States to be hegemonic power on South American states and the impact of military coups on the politics of the states will be discussed. Economic development and foreign policy will be the main subject of this course.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR033	Global Social Movements	3+0+0	5
This course is aimed at understanding contemporary social movements. The course is important because in recent decades dramatic social movements in different parts of the world have garnered great attention and expressed widespread political desires and frustrations. Those social movements affected global politics totally. This course provides the ability to evaluate the cause and consequences of social movements globally.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR034	Global Environmental Politics	3+0+0	5
Climate change and consequences, sustainable environment policies, environment law, political ecology, political and sociological point of view to the environmental problems

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR035	Globalization and Inequality	3+0+0	5
This course introduces students to the relations among growth, inequality and globalization of economic markets, with a focus on implications for the developing world. The contents of the course are the world distribution of income (across and within countries); concepts of inequality; unequal opportunity and global market failures. This course provides display an understanding of globalization and its implications for everyday social reality, and identify problems and risks such as inequality introduced through processes of globalization.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR036	Theories of War	3+0+0	5
This course explores some of the key theories that have shaped the study of conflict and the use of violence in the international as well as domestic arena. It invites students to ponder the sources, nature, and uses of various kinds of violence (organized or spontaneous; intended or unintended) in conflict settings around the world. Students will be encouraged to probe the validity of general assumptions underlying contending theories of violence, conflict, and war; to test their conclusions against evidence and lessons from relevant cases; and to assess the overall contribution of various theories to our quest to gain a better understanding of the nature and real impact of violence and social conflict for the purposes of effective conflict management.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR037	Contemporary International Relations Theories	3+0+0	5
In this course, primarily, historical development of international relations theories will be examined. Afterwards, first three “Great Debates” of the discipline will be examined before the examination of traditional theories.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR038	Turkish-American Relations	3+0+0	5
This course explores the multifaceted relationship between Turkey and the United States, delving into historical developments, contemporary challenges, and potential opportunities. Students will gain insights into the geopolitical, economic, and cultural dimensions of this vital transatlantic partnership. Topics include the historical context of diplomatic ties, the impact of global events, such as the Cold War and the War on Terror, economic collaborations, political alliances within NATO, and the role of cultural exchanges. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Turkish-American relations, fostering critical analysis and informed perspectives on one of the crucial international alliances of the 21st century.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR039	Artificial Intelligence and Migration Governance	3+0+0	5
This course covers the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of migration governance with a focus on current debates and practices as well as its ethical aspects.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR040	Internship	0+0+0	5
Professional experience to be conducted min. 20 and max. 40 working days under the coordination of the company/institution supervisor.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR041	Fundamentals of International Business	3+0+0	5
Innovations and advancements in transportation, manufacturing, communication, and technology have resulted in a global economy. As the global marketplace expands and multinational companies have greater influence, the need for having a global mindset and a deep understanding of global business and its environment has increased. This course is designed for students who wish to develop a global mindset and gain insights into global business and macro-environmental forces. It covers key areas related to global mindset, global business, and the global business environment.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR042	Comparative Politics	3+0+0	5
Within the scope of comparative politics course; comparative method, major concepts and issues of comparative politics, institutions and structures of political systems: government, parliament, electoral systems, political parties, interest groups; a comparative analysis of political systems and countries (including historical background) with country examples from different parts of the world will be analyzed.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR043	Contemporary Turkish World	3+0+0	5
The content of the course is political, cultural, social and economic developments of the current Turkish world.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
INR044	International Ethics and Culture	3+0+0	5

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INR045	Political Ideologies	3+0+0	5

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University Elective Courses

Course Code	Course 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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL503	English for Academic Purposes 3	4+0+0	5

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL505	English for Academic Purposes 5	4+0+0	5

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL506	English for Academic Purposes 6	4+0+0	5

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL507	English for Academic Purposes 7	4+0+0	5

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL508	English for Academic Purposes 8	4+0+0	5

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

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL510	English for Academic Purposes 10	4+0+0	5

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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).

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL632	Chinese 2	4+0+0	5
Introduction to spoken and written Chinese, providing practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
DIL633	Chinese 3	4+0+0	5
This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of the Chinese language.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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 .

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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.

Course Code	Course Name	(T+A+L)	ECTS
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