Genetics and Bioengineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IRL102

Course Name:

İnternational Relations

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GÖKÇE BALABAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP ALEMDAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to examine the basic theories and the concepts of world politics. It aims to make students familiar to the language of international relations.

Course Content:

Basic Concepts of International Relations; Power; Sovereignty; Nation-states; National Security, Geopolitics and Diplomacy; Level of Analysis in IR; Historical Development of the Modern States; Realism and Neo-Realism; Liberalism and Democratic Peace Theory; Structuralism and Dependency Theory; Armament and Disarmament; International Migration; The concepts of “Weak State” and “Failed State”; Environmental Issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Identify the basic concepts of IR discipline
2) • Compares the basic theoretical approaches in IR discipline
3) • Discusses the disarmament problem
4) • Discusses the international threats caused by environmental issues
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Review the syllabus • Identify the course expectations • Review the weekly topics • Review the flow of the course	Review the syllabus Log onto the OLB system to get familiarized with the course content and materials.
2)	• Discuss the importance of German Unification • Discuss the political implications of German Unification • Discuss the importance of Italian Unification • Discuss the political implications of Italian Unification • Discuss the reasons behind WW1	Read Keylor (2011) p.43-71
3)	• Recall the consequences of WW1 • Discuss the economic recovery in 1920s • Define the Great Depression • Discuss the social and political consequences economic depression • Discuss the rise of fascism in Europe • Discuss the rise of Nazism in Europe	Read Keylor (2011) p. 92-137
4)	• Recall the social situation before the war • Recall the economic situation before the war • Recall the political situation before the war • Discuss the immediate and long-term reasons for WW2	Read Keylor (2011) p. 137-197
5)	• Recall the reasons behind WW2 • Discuss the Germany’s efforts during WW2 • Define appeasement policy • Discuss the expansionist efforts of Japan • Analyze the developments that brought an end to WW2	Read Keylor (2011) p. 220-242
6)	• Recall the results of WW2 • Discuss the rise of the bipolar world • Analyze the political developments during Truman-Stalin Era • Discuss the reasons behind the Korean War • Discuss the consequences of the Korean War	Read Keylor (2011) p.252-284
7)	• Recall the developments during 1940s and 1950s • Discuss the developments during the Eisenhower government • Discuss the rise of China • Analyze the reasons and consequences of Detante period • Discuss the Vietnamese War	Read Keylor (2011) p.317-375
8)	• Discuss the developments that ended the detante • Discuss the cooperation and rivalry between Russia and China • Discuss the rise of arms races • Analyze the political developments in the Middle East	Read Keylor (2011) p.382-398
9)	• Analyze the reasons behind WW1 • Discuss the developments between world wars • Discuss the reasons behind WW2 • Discuss the main dynamics of the Cold War • Discuss the political and economic developments during the Cold War
10)	• Recall the developments during 1980s • Discuss the reasons behind Russia’s decreasing power in Eastern Europe • Discuss the social and economic challenges that brought the end of the Cold War • Analyze how the dynamics of world politics have changed with the collapse of the Soviet Union	Read Keylor (2011) p. 451-468
11)	• Recall the power dynamics at the end of the Cold War • Recall the political situation in Europe during the Cold War • Discuss how the political atmosphere changed in Eastern Europe • Discuss how the political atmosphere changed in Western Europe	Read Keylor (2011) p.468-484
12)	• Recall the developments in Europe during the Cold War • Recall the developments in the Middle East during the Cold War • Discuss the political turmoil in the Middle East during 1990s • Discuss the rise of civil wars in Africa during 1990s	Read Keylor (2011) p.503-534
13)	• Recall the developments in Latin America during the Cold War • Discuss how the political atmosphere has changed in Latin America with the end of the Cold War • Discuss the social and economic challenges that Latin America faces	Read (Keylor) p. 534-544
14)	• Discuss the developments that took place on September 11, 2001 • Discuss the immediate changes that took place after September 11 • Discuss the long-term implications of September 11 • Discuss whether the world is evolving towards a unipolar or a multipolar structure	Read Keylor (2011) p.544-561
15)	• Discuss the main reasons behind WW1 and WW2 • Discuss the importance of Detante for world politics • Discuss the importance of the end of the Cold War for world politics • Discuss the importance of September 11 attacks on world politics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Goldstein, Joshua S., and Pevehouse, Jon C.W. International Relations 11th edition (2019). Pearson. William R. Keylor. The Twentieth Century World and Beyond 6th edition (2011). Oxford University Press ISBN-10: 0199736340
References:	Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; 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 need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; 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 need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	60
Homework Assignments	15	15
Midterms	14	42
Final	15	45
Total Workload		207