HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION
- Course
- HIST100 - HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION
- Department
- Basic Sciences and Humanities
- Course Type
- Online Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 2
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan SAMANİ
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The aim of this course is to outline the development of civilizations in the course of history. It firstly focuses on the concepts such as “Civilization”, “Prehistoric”, and “Historic” and on the factors forcing the emergence of the first civilizations. As well as examining the prehistoric periods and their characteristics in the course of human life since the first appearance of human beings on earth, the course mainly focuses on the early civilizations, namely the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Aegean, Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Indian, Chinese and Roman Civilizations. Political, social, economical, cultural, intellectual, philosophical and scientific aspects in these entities are also examined in this course.
HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction: Discussion on the definition of "History", "Prehistory", "Civilization" |
| Week 2 | Prehistoric Times |
| Week 3 | Mesopotamian Civilizations |
| Week 4 | Egyptian Civilization |
| Week 5 | Lesser nations and their contributions : Hittites, Hebrews, Lydians, Persian |
| Week 6 | Aegean Civilization: Minoan (Cretan) and Mycenean cultures |
| Week 7 | Classical Greek Civilization |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM WEEK |
| Week 9 | Roman Empire and its Cultural legacy |
| Week 10 | Middle Age: Christian and Muslim Worlds |
| Week 11 | Beginnings of Modernity: Humanism, Renaissance and Reform |
| Week 12 | The Enlightenment and Enlightened despotism |
| Week 13 | Industrial Revolution |
| Week 14 | Revision Week |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAM WEEK |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Judith Coffin Robert Stacey Joshua Cole Carol Symes, Western Civilizations Their History & Their Culture, Norton, 2011
- 02 Marvin Perry, Western Civilization, A Brief History vol.I, 2nd edition, Houghton Mıfflen company, Boston, Toronto, 1993.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Define the terms " prehistoric", "Historic" and "civilization" SOLO 0
- L01 Explain the importance of Humanism, Renaissance and reformation in the formation of Modern Europe SOLO 0
- L02 Compare the Prehistoric and Historic periods SOLO 0
- L03 Identify the first civilizations SOLO 0
- L04 Draw a general picture on the basic institutions of the first civilizations SOLO 0
- L05 Tell the basic essentials for the rise of a civilization SOLO 0
- L07 Narrate the evolution of human thought throughout history SOLO 0
- L07 Construct an narration on the nature of the Mediaval political, cultural, social and economical system SOLO 0
- L08 Compare the Mediaval Islamic and Christian cultures and intellectual life SOLO 0
- L10 Observe the political, social, economical and intellectual developments up to French Revolution SOLO 0
Program Outcomes
- P01 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
- P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
- P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
- P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
- P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
- P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
- P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
- P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
- P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
- P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization
Po-Lo Matrix
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| L10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |