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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