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HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION-II

Course
HIST102 - HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION-II
Department
Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Type
Online Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
2
ECTS
2
T+P+L
2 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
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Keywords

Course Description

The course, after giving a concise background information on the establishment of modern Europe due to the developments such as Humanism, renaissance, reformation and enlightenment and the establishment of National Monarchies in Europe, focuses mainly on the historical process initiated by the French Revolution in 1789. The modern European political system based on the nation-states, the political and military competition among the big powers, nationalism, colonialism and imperialism and their impact of the outbreak of the First World War, the causes of the Second World War, are the main focus points of this lesson.To summarize, this course aims to review political history of the twentieth century, and to focus on the main political events of the last century.

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION-II

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Assess the actual reasons behind the two Great Wars
  2. 02 To illustrate the importance of the shifting world domination.
  3. 03 To relate the economic policies and international relations.
  4. 04 Explain the destruction caused by the two world wars.
  5. 05 Analyse progresses of the two world wars.
  6. 06 Examine the causes of Revolutions
  7. 07 Comparing different stages of history

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction: A General Glance to the 19. Century World Politics
Week 2 French Revolution and its Impacts
Week 3 Unification of Germany and Italy and the political and military rivalry, and First World War
Week 4 The Course of the War: Russian Revolution and Withdrawal of Russia from the War
Week 5 USA in the First World War
Week 6 Consequences of the First World War
Week 7 Important Developments Between the Two Wars: The League of Nations
Week 8 Midterm Week
Week 9 Second World War 1
Week 10 Second World War 2
Week 11 New Order after Second World War
Week 12 Aftermath of Bipolar World
Week 13 New World Order
Week 14 Revision
Week 15 Final Exams

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Western civilizations : their history & their culture / Judith G. Coffin, R Stacey, J. Cole,C. Symes. Seventeenth ed.
  2. 02 A Short History of the World, H.G. Wells, Penguin Classics, 2006, ISBN-13: 978-1602069312
  3. 03 Erik Zürcher (1995), Turkey. A Modern History, I.B.Tauris

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Understanding the actual reasons behind the two Great Wars
  2. L02 To realise the importance of the shifting world domination.
  3. L03 To relate the economic policies and international relations.
  4. L04 Have a brief knowledge about the destruction caused by the two world wars.
  5. L05 Have a brief information about the progresses of the two world wars.
  6. L06 To understand the main dynamics of Cold War
  7. L07 To have an idea about the motivations behind the establishment of the League of Nations
  8. L08 The main bodies of the League of Nations
  9. L09 The Turkish challenge to the post-War I settlements and the Turkish War of Independence

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
  2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
  3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
  4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
  5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
  6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
  7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
  8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
  9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
  10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
  11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
  12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
  13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
  14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 Average
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