ENGR 201 / STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 4Days: MON WEDTimes: 10:00:00-11:15:00Ön Koşullar: MATH. 106 or consent of the instructor

Descriptive statistics; measures of association, correlation, simple regression; probability theory, conditional probability, independence; discrete and continuous random variables; probability distributions; functions of random variables; sampling distributions; estimation; inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing). Topics are supported by computer applications and specific examples from engineering applications.

ENGR 400 / CORPORATE DYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: THURSTimes: 14:30:00-17:15:00Ön Koşullar: MATH. 203 or consent of the instructor

Overview of corporate dynamics, including career paths, organizational structure and behavior in large organizations, corporate culture, decision-making process (organs, levels of authority, meetings, crisis and stress management), customer-focused organization and engineering ethics. There will be several case studies. There will also be high profile speakers from the corporate world to convey their real world experiences.

EQUR 101 / QUANTITATIVE REASONING USING COMPUTERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00

Effective assessment of data by applying statistics and computing techniques. Introduction of major data descriptors. Applying spreadsheet tools to facilitate data analysis and consequent decision making. Introduction to flowcharts and algorithms. Algorithmic reasoning for computer programming. Emerging information and computing technologies and the future of computing.

EQUR 101 / QUANTITATIVE REASONING USING COMPUTERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 13:00:00-14:15:00

Effective assessment of data by applying statistics and computing techniques. Introduction of major data descriptors. Applying spreadsheet tools to facilitate data analysis and consequent decision making. Introduction to flowcharts and algorithms. Algorithmic reasoning for computer programming. Emerging information and computing technologies and the future of computing.

EQUR 102 / MATHEMATICS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 8:30:00-9:45:00

Introduction to basic mathematical concepts (including sets, counting, permutations, combinations, graph theory, basic probability and statistics) and simple problem solving methods using the following interesting examples: Hilbert Hotel, pigeonhole principle, Fibonacci numbers, stable marriage problem, four color theorem, traveling salesman problem, art gallery problem, schoolgirl problem, seven bridges problem, three prisoners problem, mathematical ideas in magic tricks, mathematics of gambling.

EQUR 121 / INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00

The fundamental concepts of logic such as statement, argument, premise, conclusion, inference, truth, falsity, validity, and invalidity; elements of propositional and predicate logic; conjunction, disjunction and negation of statements; truth tables for complex statements; logical equivalence; tautologies and contradictions; universal and existential quantifiers; truth trees; proof methods.

ERUD 306 / ENDOCRINE, REPRODUCTIVE, UROGENITAL DISEASES
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Times: 0:00:00-0:00:00

Multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of reproductive, urogenital and endocrine diseases: Mechanisms of diseases, pathologic findings, clinical presentations, physical examination, symptomatology, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging and treatment. Topics include synthesis, metabolism and clinical effects of hormones, normal puberty and sexual differentiation, obesity, diseases and tumors of adrenal glands, thyroid glands, parathyroid glands and pituitary gland; endocrine pancreas and diabetes mellitus, diseases and tumors of kidney, dialysis and transplantation, urinary tract infection and obstructive uropathy, menstrual cycle, contraception, pregnancy, diseases and tumors of vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus and ovary; male infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, diseases and tumors of the breast.

ETHR 101 / ETHICS IN INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIETY
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 10:00:00-11:15:00

Exploring the moments of ethical questioning, the processes of ethical decision-making and their applications in parliaments, courthouses, hospitals, schools, business companies, and municipalities. A survey of various areas of applied ethics, such as Philosophy of Law, Bioethics, Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and Feminist Ethics to introduce the philosophical methods of questioning in the applications of ethical ideas and decisions into our social and institutional life.

ETHR 102 / LEGAL PHILOSOPHY
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00

Examination of concepts such as law, justice and fairness; relationship between law, religion, morals and ethics; natural law and the law of nature; theories of ethical reasoning: utiliarianism, egoism, relativism, deontology; justice as a theory of ethical reasoning, normative ethics and Greek philosophy; modern ethics and postmodern ethics, ethics and science; understanding the legal concepts of rights, duties, personality and their ethical dimensions.

ETHR 105 / ETHICS AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 13:00:00-14:15:00

Understanding how we experience freedom, justice, equality, rights, good&evil, judgments, and discrimination in our everyday life from the corner of a grocery store to a doctor's office, to a court-house or to a class at the university. Analyzing the various ways of ethical reasoning already happening in our everyday interactions in order to enrich and sometimes to challenge the philosophical theories of ethics. Analyzing the already existing theories of ethical reasoning in the history of philosophy to challenge our at times non-reasoning habits. Connections between theory and practice in everyday life through very open discussion of everyday examples in connection to our readings of ethical reasoning from Plato, Aristotle, Mill, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Sartre, Arendt, De Beauvior, etc.

ETHR 105 / ETHICS AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

Understanding how we experience freedom, justice, equality, rights, good&evil, judgments, and discrimination in our everyday life from the corner of a grocery store to a doctor's office, to a court-house or to a class at the university. Analyzing the various ways of ethical reasoning already happening in our everyday interactions in order to enrich and sometimes to challenge the philosophical theories of ethics. Analyzing the already existing theories of ethical reasoning in the history of philosophy to challenge our at times non-reasoning habits. Connections between theory and practice in everyday life through very open discussion of everyday examples in connection to our readings of ethical reasoning from Plato, Aristotle, Mill, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Sartre, Arendt, De Beauvior, etc.

ETHR 105 / ETHICS AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 13:00:00-14:15:00

Understanding how we experience freedom, justice, equality, rights, good&evil, judgments, and discrimination in our everyday life from the corner of a grocery store to a doctor's office, to a court-house or to a class at the university. Analyzing the various ways of ethical reasoning already happening in our everyday interactions in order to enrich and sometimes to challenge the philosophical theories of ethics. Analyzing the already existing theories of ethical reasoning in the history of philosophy to challenge our at times non-reasoning habits. Connections between theory and practice in everyday life through very open discussion of everyday examples in connection to our readings of ethical reasoning from Plato, Aristotle, Mill, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Sartre, Arendt, De Beauvior, etc.

ETHR 107 / SEXISM AND DISCRIMINATION
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00

Investigation of sexism, discrimination and gender equality from an interdisciplinary perspective to explore various aspects of "women's human rights" from historical, legal, philosophical as well as sociological perspectives. Examination of concepts such as sex, gender, oppression, equality, equity, justice, intersectionality, cultural relativism and rights.

ETHR 109 / ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00

A growing area of philosophy focusing on issues about the value of nature and other living beings and our responsibility towards them. Primary questions dealing with issues of moral responsibility of human beings towards other life forms and on the relative value of nature. Various topics focus on economic and technological development, pollution, the preservation of species, and the uses and abuses of life.

ETHR 111 / THE ETHICS OF HAPPINESS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

Introduction to the different conceptions of happiness with reference to the history of moral philosophy and the main ethical schools. Examination of the main sources of happiness: from pleasure and satisfaction to virtue and morality. The role of the state in defining and protecting happiness: the politics, psychology, and economics of happiness. Our moral duty to secure and promote the happiness and wellbeing of non-human beings. Evaluating the moral necessity and the political significance of happiness.

ETHR 113 / A QUEST FOR ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00

A historical introduction to ethical reasoning in order to develop skills to examine our lives. Recognition of the principal problems of ethics in a variety of works. Reading, thinking and writing critically about ethical issues and problems. Examination of theory of knowledge, origins of ethics, ethical responsibility and critiques of ethical theories under the guidance of Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant and Nietzsche.

EXCH 301 / TURKISH CULTURE AND HISTORY
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00

The aims of this course are to introduce the cultural and social issues which are significant in the making of modern Türkiye. The course will cover the period from the early nineteenth century with specific emphasis on the cultural and social transformations in major moments and turning points. To give an overview of the history of Türkiye, the first weeks of the lecture will cover the leading issues in the history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkish Republic. Then, the course will proceed with selected topics that are important in understanding the Turkish society.

FREN 201 / FRENCH I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 10:00:00-11:15:00

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and to the French culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Language: first half of level A1.

FREN 201 / FRENCH I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and to the French culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Language: first half of level A1.

FREN 202 / FRENCH II : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00Ön Koşullar: FREN. 201 or consent of the instructor

Continuation of FREN 201, designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and to deepen cultural awareness for successful interaction in routine situations. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A1.

FREN 301 / FRENCH III : INTERMEDIATE
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00Ön Koşullar: FREN. 202 or consent of the instructor

Continuation of FREN 202, with emphasis on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Enables students to carry out communicative tasks related to matters regularly encountered. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: first half of level A2.

GERM 201 / GERMAN I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as to the German culture. Enables learners to ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics; to initiate and to respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need. Complies with the first half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

GERM 201 / GERMAN I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 13:00:00-14:15:00

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as to the German culture. Enables learners to ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics; to initiate and to respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need. Complies with the first half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

GERM 201 / GERMAN I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2015Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as to the German culture. Enables learners to ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics; to initiate and to respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need. Complies with the first half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.