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  Course Description
Course Name : Scientific English I

Course Code : IFZ113

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RAMAZAN ESEN
Prof.Dr. HAMİDE KAVAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Learn the techical terms that are used in physics.
2. Read and understand the scientific paper.
3. Get the required informtaion about writting scientific paper.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To learn technical terms in physics. Getting ability to read and understand the scientific paper.

Course Contents : Introduction to scientific statements, Revision of grammar: word forms (nouns, adjectives, adverbs), Revision of grammar: word forms (nouns, adjectives, adverbs), Dimensions, properties and comparisons, Impersonal statements - the passive form, Impersonal statements - the passive form, Compound (two-verb) statements - relative clauses, Objective of course: definition and importance of technical writing, Scientific statements in the past – the past simple and present perfect, Scientific statements in the past – the past simple and present perfect, Revision of grammar: articles (a, an, the), Using online-resources: TS, MS grammar check, online-dictionaries, Meaning of suffixes and prefixes, Types of writing / Format, Proposals, Instructions, Manuals, Journal articles, Wwriting an article.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to scientific statements. Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
2 Revision of grammar: word forms (nouns, adjectives, adverbs). Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
3 Revision of grammar: word forms (nouns, adjectives, adverbs). Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
4 Dimensions, properties and comparisons Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
5 Impersonal statements - the passive form. Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
6 Compound (two-verb) statements - relative clauses. Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
7 Objective of course: definition and importance of technical writing Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam Mid-term exam
9 Scientific statements in the past – the past simple and present perfect. Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
10 Revision of grammar: articles (a, an, the). Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
11 Using online-resources: TS, MS grammar check, online-dictionaries Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
12 Meaning of suffixes and prefixes Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
13 Types of writing / Format Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
14 Proposals, Instructions Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
15 Manuals, Journal articles, Wwriting an article Read the data sheet lecture, reading, translation, discussion
16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Investigating popular and current articles
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 5
2 Know the importance of individual development. 4
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 3
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 1
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 1
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 3
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 2
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 2
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 2
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 1
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 1
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 1
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 1
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 2
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 92
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68
ECTS Credit: 4