SOSC 105 / MIGRATION & GLOBALIZATION
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

Present realities of contemporary global migration in the context of social sciences. Critical analysis of the social problems such as social mobility, poverty, gender and education, inequality and citizenship as they relate to migration. Understanding the basic methods used for analysing migration related issues. Exploring fundamental consequences of migration for shaping social relations at local and global levels. Examination of social forces within the contexts of migration and migrant integration.

SOSC 108 / SOCIAL ORIGINS OF WEALTH, POVERTY AND DEVELOPMENT
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00

Introduction of major sociological topics including division of labor, classes, the origins of wealth and poverty, and globalization. Challenging the contemporary but artificial division of labor between economics and sociology by emphasizing the social origins of economic problems. Focusing on excerpts from some classical texts of sociology.

SOSC 110 / STATE AND SOCIETY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 10:00:00-11:15:00

An introductory exploration of state-society relations from an interdisciplinary perspective. Focusing on the questions of what the state is, what the society is, and what the relationship between the two is? The concept of citizenship and how the state relates to citizens through security forces, juridical system, social welfare, education, religion and culture. Working with examples from history, Türkiye and other countries.

SOSC 110 / STATE AND SOCIETY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

An introductory exploration of state-society relations from an interdisciplinary perspective. Focusing on the questions of what the state is, what the society is, and what the relationship between the two is? The concept of citizenship and how the state relates to citizens through security forces, juridical system, social welfare, education, religion and culture. Working with examples from history, Türkiye and other countries.

SOSC 112 / MUSIC AND SOCIETY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 13:00:00-14:15:00

A sociological analysis of music, which is often described by sociologists as a ?human condition?. Included Topics: What is music?, The relationship of music and it?s underlying social, economic, and political dynamics, music as cultural and performative practice, an introduction to the fundamental theoretical concepts in Sound Studies (ethnomusicology, musicology, sociology of music, and anthropology of music and dance). A close scrutiny of local musical traditions and soudscpes (such as Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Greek, Jewish, Alevit, Hip hop, Arabesk, and classical Turkish music) in the political, social and economic contexts within which they are created.

SOSC 112 / MUSIC AND SOCIETY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00

A sociological analysis of music, which is often described by sociologists as a ?human condition?. Included Topics: What is music?, The relationship of music and it?s underlying social, economic, and political dynamics, music as cultural and performative practice, an introduction to the fundamental theoretical concepts in Sound Studies (ethnomusicology, musicology, sociology of music, and anthropology of music and dance). A close scrutiny of local musical traditions and soudscpes (such as Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Greek, Jewish, Alevit, Hip hop, Arabesk, and classical Turkish music) in the political, social and economic contexts within which they are created.

SOSC 116 / CHALLENGES FACING YOUNG DEMOCRACIES
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: TUES THURSTimes: 13:00:00-14:15:00

A review of some of the most important challenges faced by young, developing democracies. We will address questions such as: Why is democracy consolidated in some countries but not in others? Whydo many developing democracies suffer from poor governance and weak accountability? What makes young democracies different than established ones? Students will engage in and be informed about the complex social phenomena of the difficult challenges for development and good governance in young democracies.

SPAN 201 / SPANISH I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 10:00:00-11:15:00

Designed to introduce beginner learners to the four language skills?listening, speaking, reading and writing?and to the Spanish culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, first half of level A1.

SPAN 201 / SPANISH I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00

Designed to introduce beginner learners to the four language skills?listening, speaking, reading and writing?and to the Spanish culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, first half of level A1.

SPAN 201 / SPANISH I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 8:30:00-9:45:00

Designed to introduce beginner learners to the four language skills?listening, speaking, reading and writing?and to the Spanish culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, first half of level A1.

SPAN 201 / SPANISH I : BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 10:00:00-11:15:00

Designed to introduce beginner learners to the four language skills?listening, speaking, reading and writing?and to the Spanish culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, first half of level A1.

SPAN 202 / SPANISH II: BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00Ön Koşullar: SPAN. 201 or consent of the instructor

Designed to develop basic Spanish listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and to deepen cultural awareness in order to interact successfully in routine situations. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A1.

SPAN 202 / SPANISH II: BEGINNERS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 14:30:00-15:45:00Ön Koşullar: SPAN. 201 or consent of the instructor

Designed to develop basic Spanish listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and to deepen cultural awareness in order to interact successfully in routine situations. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A1.

SPAN 301 / SPANISH III : INTERMEDIATE
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 11:30:00-12:45:00Ön Koşullar: SPAN. 202 or consent of the instructor

Continuation of SPAN 202 for advanced beginners, emphasizing the 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: A2 First half.

SPAN 302 / SPANISH IV : INTERMEDIATE
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: MON WEDTimes: 16:00:00-17:15:00Ön Koşullar: SPAN. 301 or consent of the instructor

Continuation of SPAN 301 designed to strengthen language skills in the target language in order to enable students to interact and carry out real-life tasks with a degree of accuracy and fluency without heavily compromising communication. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A2 and first half of level B1.

STAT 901 / INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL STATISTICS
Term: Fall 2016Units 2Days: MON TUES WED THURS FRI SATTimes: 9:00:00-13:00:00

An introduction to statistics as applied to managerial problems. Conceptual understanding , limitations and misuses of statistics and interpretation of statistical results are emphasized. Hands-on experience is provided using software. Descriptive statistics including central tendency, dispersion, skewness, covariance, binomial and normal probability distributions, confidence intervals for means, and simple linear regression. Examples from finance, operations, and marketing.

SURG 401 / GENERAL SURGERY
Term: Fall 2016Units 6Times: 0:00:00-0:00:00

Understanding basic pathophysiology of surgical problems, basic information on fluid and electrolyte management, shock and hemostasis. Detailed description of clinical signs symptoms, diagnostic methods and surgical/medical treatment of organ systems such as gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine will be discussed. Lectures, case presentations, conferences and practical sessions in laboratories, radiology and imaging departments, clinics, emergency room, and operating rooms will be organized to supplement theoretical teaching with clinical experience.

SURG 600 / GENERAL SURGERY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Times: 0:00:00-0:00:00

Understanding the fundamental therapy principles of surgery and acquiring basic surgical skills. Supervised primary responsibility in areas of communication (history taking, informed consent, communication of results with patients/relatives and colleagues, recommendations on further therapy), diagnosis, therapy and documentation. The interns will be responsible from the following tasks: Examination of the patients, daily rounds, taking part in the operations, blood collection, blood (product) transfusion, inserting needles and catheters, wound-dressing, presenting patients during rounds and tumor board meetings, preparing discharge reports. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

SURG 600 / GENERAL SURGERY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Times: 0:00:00-0:00:00

Understanding the fundamental therapy principles of surgery and acquiring basic surgical skills. Supervised primary responsibility in areas of communication (history taking, informed consent, communication of results with patients/relatives and colleagues, recommendations on further therapy), diagnosis, therapy and documentation. The interns will be responsible from the following tasks: Examination of the patients, daily rounds, taking part in the operations, blood collection, blood (product) transfusion, inserting needles and catheters, wound-dressing, presenting patients during rounds and tumor board meetings, preparing discharge reports. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

SURG 600 / GENERAL SURGERY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Times: 0:00:00-0:00:00

Understanding the fundamental therapy principles of surgery and acquiring basic surgical skills. Supervised primary responsibility in areas of communication (history taking, informed consent, communication of results with patients/relatives and colleagues, recommendations on further therapy), diagnosis, therapy and documentation. The interns will be responsible from the following tasks: Examination of the patients, daily rounds, taking part in the operations, blood collection, blood (product) transfusion, inserting needles and catheters, wound-dressing, presenting patients during rounds and tumor board meetings, preparing discharge reports. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

SURG 600 / GENERAL SURGERY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Times: 0:00:00-0:00:00

Understanding the fundamental therapy principles of surgery and acquiring basic surgical skills. Supervised primary responsibility in areas of communication (history taking, informed consent, communication of results with patients/relatives and colleagues, recommendations on further therapy), diagnosis, therapy and documentation. The interns will be responsible from the following tasks: Examination of the patients, daily rounds, taking part in the operations, blood collection, blood (product) transfusion, inserting needles and catheters, wound-dressing, presenting patients during rounds and tumor board meetings, preparing discharge reports. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

TECH 510 / NEXT GENERATION INFO&COM TECH, IoT, 5G, SDN
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: FRI SAT SUN*Times: 14:00:00-18:00:00

Foundations of Information technologies. Overview of next-generation (NG) communication and networking technologies. Introduction of cutting edge technologies such as Internet of Things, 5G and beyond mobile networks, Software Defined Networking, Cyber-Physical systems, M2M Communications, Quantum Communications, Internet of Bio-Nano Things, Nanonetworks, Terahertz wireless and networking, other NG communication technologies (e.g., neutrino, gravitational, magneto-inductive). Transformational effects of future communication technologies and their applications

TECH 512 / BIG DATA&DATA ANALYTICS
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: FRI SAT SUN*Times: 9:00:00-13:00:00

What is big data. Value creation with big data, Data sources and extraction from unstructured sources. Learning tasks and statistical learning. Fundamental concepts and their operationalization; overfitting vs. generalization; curse of dimensionality; correlation vs causation; data collection strategy and biases; security, privacy and ethical considerations.

TLIT 202 / TURKISH SHORT STORY
Term: Fall 2016Units 3Days: THURSTimes: 14:30:00-17:15:00

Examines the origins and the development of the short story in Turkish language, with references to the Western tradition. Investigates the structural and content characteristics of the short story as a genre. Places special emphasis on contemporary writers. The course is offered in Turkish.