ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| Mechanical Engineering (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code: | UNI309 | ||||
| Course Name: | Introduction to Metaverse | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÖZ PEKTAŞ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Michael Barngrover | ||||
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to develop within students an understanding of the core components of the metaverse and an awareness of its potential impacts on society. By the end of the class, students will possess developed ethical positions on many of the important metaverse topics. |
| Course Content: | 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the concept and components of the Metaverse. 2) Understand the role and impact of avatars in the Metaverse learning environment. 3) Explore tools and modalities for synchronous learning in the Metaverse. 4) Address accessibility and equity considerations in designing inclusive Metaverse learning experiences 5) analyze the impact of diverse perspectives and cultures on Metaverse learning. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | he concept and the evolving dynamics of Metaverse | |
| 2) | origins of metaverse and its impact on various industries | |
| 3) | understanding the Metaverse's interactive digital environments, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) | |
| 4) | understanding the Metaverse's interactive digital environments, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)_2 | |
| 5) | ethical, legal, and privacy considerations related to Metaverse | |
| 6) | leveraging Metaverse for business growth, virtual reality, gaming and social interactions_1 | |
| 7) | leveraging Metaverse for business growth, virtual reality, gaming and social interactions_2 | |
| 8) | midterm week | |
| 9) | 3D modeling, programming, blockchain understanding, virtual reality integration, and AR development | |
| 10) | concepts of dataspace management, virtual economies, digital asset creation, and setting up interactive experiences | |
| 11) | future possibilities and innovations in the Metaverse ecosystem | |
| 12) | Student presentations | |
| 13) | Student presentations | |
| 14) | Student presentations | |
| 15) | final week | |
| 16) | final week |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Readings to be assigned and provided in class Access to VR headsets and library of VR experiences Computers capable of opening webVR sites |
| References: | Readings to be assigned and provided in class Access to VR headsets and library of VR experiences Computers capable of opening webVR sites |
Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |||||||||||
| 2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
| 3) Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
| 4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |||||||||||
| 5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering. | |||||||||||
| 6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems. | |||||||||||
| 7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||||||||
| 8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |||||||||||
| 9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications. | |||||||||||
| 10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||||||||
| 11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions. | |||||||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions. |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Project | 1 | % 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| total | % 100 | |
Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 14 |
| Project | 5 | 21 |
| Midterms | 3 | 21 |
| Final | 3 | 21 |
| Total Workload | 119 | |