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  Course Description
Course Name : Human Biology

Course Code : RPD122

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about biopsychological structure and activities of human being and biological foundations of human behaviours.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give information on biopsychological structure and activities of human being and biological foundations of human behaviours.

Course Contents : This course includes information about biopsychological structure and activities of human being and biological foundations of human behaviours

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Cell and cell structure Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
2 Nucleic acids Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
3 introduction of animal tissue. epithelial tissue Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
4 Connective tissue, cartilage tissue Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
5 Bone tissue, blood tissue Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
6 Muscle tissue, nerve tissue Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
7 The human body and organ systems Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
8 exam Preparation for the exam
9 Movement system, endocrine system Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
10 Circulatory system, respiratory system, Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
11 The digestive system, excretory system Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
12 Reproductive system, nervous system Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
13 Human brain Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
14 Intelligence and effects on intelligence Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
15 The effect of heredity in human behavior Reading related chapter Lecture, discussion, animation
16/17 final exam Preparation for the exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Belk, Colleen. M. (2004). Essential Biology with Physiology. San Francisco: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 1
2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 2
3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 1
4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 2
5 Explains career development and career choice process 2
6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 5
7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 1
8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 2
9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 1
10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 2
11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 2
12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 4
13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 2
14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 2
15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 2
16 Shows empathy and care towards people 2
17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 2
18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 2
19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 2
20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 2
* 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) 15 3 45
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 2 30
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 95
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.8
ECTS Credit: 4