Biomedical Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI328
Course Name: Socio-spatial Practices
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ELİF EBRU YILMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): Elif Ebru Yılmaz
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to develop the skills of discussing the relations between social movements and the components of the urban environment by making use of theoretical thinking practices.
Course Content: 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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) • develop the ability to discuss conceptual thinking practices over spatial and social structures.
2) • develop the ability to conduct research and literature review.
3) • develop their skills in writing articles and making references in line with research.
4) • develop their presentation skills.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction What is Architecture as a discipline?
2) Space - Place Relation
3) City and Politics
4) What is Heterotopia?
5) Heterotopia
6) Non-binary architecture
7) Midterm
8) Presentations
9) Presentations
10) Spatial Agency and Alternative Practices
11) Immigration and Refugee
12) City, Camp, Commoning
13) Forensic Architecture
14) Refugee Heritage

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Agamben, G. 2013. Kutsal İnsan, Egemen İktidar ve Çıplak Hayat. Çeviren: İsmail Türkmen, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
• Bonnevier, K. 2005. A Queer Analysis of Eileen Gray’s E.1027. London and New York: Routledge Press.
• Foucault, M. 1984. Of Other Spaces: Utopias and Heterotopias. Translated by Jay Miskowiec. Architecture /Mouvement/ Continuité.
• Sennet, R. 2008. Ten ve Taş, Batı Uygarlığında Beden ve Şehir. Çeviren: Tuncay Birkan. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
• Sharr, A. 2013. Mimarlar için Heidegger. Çeviren: Volkan Atmaca. İstanbul: Yem Yayınları.
• Tanju, Bülent. Hollanda’da Tasarım: Sonlu ve Sonsuz Oyunlar. Manifold. 2018.
• Tanyeli, Uğur. 2017. Yıkarak Yapmak: Anarşist Bir Mimarlık Kuramı İçin Altlık. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
References: • Bauman, Z. 2015. Sosyolojik Düşünmek. Çeviren: Abdullah Yılmaz. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
• Lefebvre, H. 2015. Mekanın Üretimi. Çeviren: Işık Ergüden. İstanbul: Sel Yayınları.
• Petti, A. 2013. Arredamento Mimarlık. Sayı 288. Kamp/Mülteci: Çatışma Mekanlarında Sömürgesizleştirme Mimarlığı.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 64
Study Hours Out of Class 16 48
Homework Assignments 1 4
Midterms 1 4
Final 1 5
Total Workload 125