Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | Short Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | LABORATUAR TECHCNOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | MERT KARIŞ (mertkaris@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is strengthen the infrastructure for biological information and providing basic knowledge accumulation. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Learn the necessity of naming and classification of organisms. |
PO-1 He/she has theoretical knowledge on basic subjects of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
PO-5 He/she makes basic evaluations in the fields of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology. PO-6 He/she has the ability to interpret and evaluate data, to identify problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. PO-7 When faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to her/his field, she/he produces solutions, takes responsibility in teams or does individual work. PO-8 He/she has the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to renew himself continuously. |
Examination Presentation Practice Exam |
| LO-2 | The structure of organisms, learn about issues of diversity and growth |
PO-1 He/she has theoretical knowledge on basic subjects of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
PO-5 He/she makes basic evaluations in the fields of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology. PO-6 He/she has the ability to interpret and evaluate data, to identify problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. PO-7 When faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to her/his field, she/he produces solutions, takes responsibility in teams or does individual work. PO-8 He/she has the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to renew himself continuously. |
Examination Presentation Practice Exam |
| LO-3 | The molecular basis of heredity, DNA structure, replication and protein synthesis may explain |
PO-1 He/she has theoretical knowledge on basic subjects of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
PO-5 He/she makes basic evaluations in the fields of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology. PO-6 He/she has the ability to interpret and evaluate data, to identify problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. PO-7 When faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to her/his field, she/he produces solutions, takes responsibility in teams or does individual work. PO-8 He/she has the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to renew himself continuously. |
Examination Presentation Practice Exam |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Learning of themes of vitality teachings, knowing the scientific methods and chemical content of living organisms, structure and function of macromolecules, journay to cell, identification of ecological concepts. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to biology, Themes of vitality, Scientific method | Lecturing |
| 2 | Chemical content of living organisms | Lecturing |
| 3 | Structure and Function of Macromolecules | Lecturing |
| 4 | Fieldwork | Observation |
| 5 | Introduction to Metabolism | Lecturing |
| 6 | Journay to cell | Lecturing |
| 7 | Membrane; structure of membranes | Lecturing |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Cellular respiration | Lecturing |
| 10 | Photosynthesis | Lecturing |
| 11 | Cell-to-cell communication | Lecturing |
| 12 | Cell cycle: What is genom and chromosome ? Mitotic division | Lecturing |
| 13 | Meiosis and Sexual life cycle | Lecturing |
| 14 | Mendel laws, Chromosomal basis of heredity, Transition of gene to protein | Lecturing |
| 15 | Identification of ecological concepts, Biogeochemical cycles of Ecosystems | Lecturing / Presentation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Reece, J. B., & Campbell, N. A. (2011). Campbell biology. Boston: Benjamin Cummings / Pearson. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 30 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 50 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 4 | 14 | 56 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fieldwork | 5 | 1 | 5 |
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| Total work load; | 120 | ||