Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Spring 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) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to teach importance of biology in terms of science, technology and society, areas where biological sciences are connected with society and the constantly changing dynamic issues of biology | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can understand the importance of biology for 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 Performance Project |
| LO-2 | Learn the connection of biology with contemporary 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 Oral Examination Performance Project |
| LO-3 |
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 |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Researching current issues in biology, making a literature review on the current situation and history of the topics. The areas of interest of the students will be considered in the selection and determination of the subjects. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | The importance of biology for science, technology and society | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 2 | Genetically modified organisms (GMO) | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 3 | Stem cell technology | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 4 | Biotechnological methods and ethics | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 5 | Cloning | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 6 | Biological methods in waste management | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 7 | Effects of chemical products on ecosystems | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Viruses | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 10 | Bioinformatics | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 11 | Biology and nanotechnology | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 12 | Current topics and presentations | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 13 | Current topics and presentations | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 14 | Current topics and presentations | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 15 | Current topics and presentations | Lecture, discussion, question-answer |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Biyolojide Özel Konular, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Afyon, Nobel Yayıncılık | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Book, board, pen, projection device | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | 6 | 2 | |
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | 12 | 6 | |
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | 10 | 4 | |
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | |
| 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 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| c) Performance Project | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||