Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | BIOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | SEVİL SUNGUR (sevilsungur@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Focuses on current topics in biology. Topics vary from year to year. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Understand the importance of biology, science, technology and society |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics |
Examination Oral Examination |
| LO-2 | Link biology to learn about current life |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Biology topics of interest and curiosity hear, you can follow the developments in biological and get the ability to think critically |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results |
Examination Oral Examination Performance Project |
| LO-4 | May have information about ecotoxicology |
PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society |
Examination Quiz Performance Project |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Develops an awareness of science by studying basic biological principles and their application to problems of humans and society in the contexts of special topics or themes, which vary year to year. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | The importance of biology science, society and technology | Oral expression |
| 2 | Stem cell | Oral expression |
| 3 | Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) | Oral expression |
| 4 | Genetic cloning | Oral expression |
| 5 | Viruses | Oral expression |
| 6 | Cancer biology | Oral expression |
| 7 | Organ donation and importance of organ transplants | Oral expression |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Fast food, preparation processes and hazards | Oral expression |
| 10 | Chemical substances (drugs, paints, cosmetics, detergents), developing processes, and their effects on nature. | Oral expression |
| 11 | Use of microorganisms in waste treatment | Oral expression |
| 12 | Use of nanotechnology in biology | Oral expression |
| 13 | Bioinformatics | Oral expression |
| 14 | Chemical substances (drugs, paints, cosmetics, detergents) and biological effects | Oral expression |
| 15 | Biological terror | Oral expression |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Türkiye’nin Çevre Sorunları, 1995. Türkiye Çevre Vakfı Yayını, Önder Matbaası, Ankara | |
| 2 | Görmez, K. 2007, Çevre Sorunları, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara. | |
| 3 | Erdoğan, D., Ejder, N. 1997, Çevre Sorunları, Ankara, Doruk Yayımcılık. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Türkiye’nin Çevre Sorunlar?, 1995. Türkiye Çevre Vakf? Yay?n?, Önder Matbaas?, Ankara Görmez, K. 2007, Çevre Sorunlar?, Nobel Yay?nlar?, Ankara. Erdo?an, D., Ejder, N. 1997, Çevre Sorunlar?, Ankara, Doruk Yay?mc?l?k. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 25 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | 10 | 4 | 5 |
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| c) Performance Project | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||