Computer Engineering Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI045

Course Name:

Heuristik Optimization

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Prof. Dr. AYBİKE SERTTAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc Prof Aybike Serttaş

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

In the Television and Daily Life Criticism course, television, which is a mass communication medium, different media products such as television series, news, advertisements and current shows transmitted to the audience in an uninterrupted flow, will be critically evaluated.

Course Content:

"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. In this context, the main topics of the course are television and representation, sexism, speciesism, television as a popular culture producer, rating system, television dramatization, TV's contribution to social memory and television narrative in general.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Theoretically explains the question of why we watch television.
2) Describes the culture industry on television.
3) Knows the rating system.
4) Knows TV narrative.
5) Evaluates TV broadcasts in terms of speciesism, ageism, sexism and representation.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General analysis of television as a mass medium
2)	Functioning of the rating system and its effect on TV productions
3)	The change of television news from past to present within the framework of economic, social and political developments in the world.
4)	Where are the ads in the television narrative?
5)	CNN Effect, Vietnamese effect, commercialization, liberalism and other concepts.
6)	Why do we watch TV? Uses and gratification theory and other theories.
7)	Midterm studies
8)	Television and social memory
9)	Television and sexism
10)	The use of children as television products and consumers of TV products at the same time
11)	Narrative of TV shows
12)	Agism on TV
13)	TV critiques on TV
14)	TV as a movie character

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Erol Mutlu, Televizyon ve Toplum Sevilay Çelenk, Televizyon Temsil Kültür
References:	Nilgün Chevignon, Televizyon ve İçimizdeki Şiddet

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
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; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4)	Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6)	Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
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; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10)	Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11)	Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	3			42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5			70
Homework Assignments	1	6			6
Final	1	7			7
Total Workload					125