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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Special Issues in Biology |
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| Course Code |
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FTÖ313 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof. OSMAN GÜLNAZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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understands the importance of Biology in terms of science , technology and society
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of the course is to provide students with current issues in Biology and explain and make them understand these issues in science and technology education. |
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| Course Contents |
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Stem cell technology. The importance of organ transplantation and organ donation. Biology, the importance of science and technology community. Development of drugs and cosmetic products, processes and effects on nature. The use of microorganisms to eliminate environmentally harmful substances. Prepared foods, preparation processes and hazards. Chemical substances (drugs, dyes, detergents), and biological effects. Immediate surrounding organisms (protozoa, house mites, insects) and health effects. Biological sensors. Genetic cloning. The use of nanotechnology in biology. Bioinformatics |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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clasroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Genetically modified organisms |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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2 |
Stem cell technology |
book resources |
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3 |
Biology, the importance of science and technology community
Stem cell technology |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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4 |
The use of microorganisms |
book resources |
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5 |
Convenience foods |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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6 |
chemicals |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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7 |
The effects of chemical substances |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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8 |
exam |
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9 |
organisms around us |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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10 |
organisms around us |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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11 |
biological sensors |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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12 |
genetic cloning |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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13 |
The use of nanotechnology in biology |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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14 |
Bioinformatics |
book resources |
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15 |
Biotechnology |
book resources |
Lecture, question and answer, demonstration, trips and observation. |
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16/17 |
exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Bilge, E. (1987). Genetics. R Release Distribution. Oraler, G. (1990). Basic Genetics. IU Publications. Kesercioğlu, T. (2003). Life Science. Memoir Publishing. Yildirim, M., Z. (2005). Life Science. License Publishing.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. |
4 |
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2 |
Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. |
4 |
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3 |
Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. |
4 |
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Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. |
3 |
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5 |
Explains application areas of science in everyday life. |
4 |
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6 |
Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. |
3 |
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7 |
Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
4 |
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8 |
Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. |
3 |
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9 |
Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . |
4 |
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10 |
Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. |
2 |
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11 |
Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. |
4 |
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12 |
Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. |
0 |
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13 |
Has life-long learning awareness. |
3 |
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14 |
Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. |
3 |
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15 |
Uses information and communication technologies effectively. |
4 |
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16 |
Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. |
0 |
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17 |
Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . |
3 |
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18 |
Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. |
4 |
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19 |
Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
1 |
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20 |
In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Total Workload: | 96 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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