Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | SCIENCE EDUCATION (MASTER) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | EMEL ATLI (emelatli@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| In parallel with the rapid changes in technology and the discovery of new techniques, there are also developments in the science of biology. The aim of this course is to give students detailed information about current issues in the field of biology in recent years and to introduce the place of biology in today's world. On the one hand, students will have an idea about new techniques, on the other hand, they will be able to learn about scientific research processes by doing research on current developments. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can have information about current developments in the science of biology |
PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-4 An MA student produces new results by combining his/her fields knowledge with the knowledge he gained from the other fields. PO-6 An MA student constructs a problem in his/her field, develops solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies them when necessary. PO-9 An MA student evaluates the information related to his/her field critically and directs learning. PO-11 An MA student transfers the developments and his/her own works in his/her field to the groups in and out of the field systematically by written, oral and visual means. PO-18 An MA student applies the knowledge and skills gained from his/her field in interdisciplinary studies. PO-19 An MA student evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts. |
Presentation |
| LO-2 | can discuss the effects of current biological developments on human life. |
PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-2 An MA student discusses the interdisciplenary interaction with his/her fields. PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-6 An MA student constructs a problem in his/her field, develops solutions, solves, evaluates the results and applies them when necessary. PO-11 An MA student transfers the developments and his/her own works in his/her field to the groups in and out of the field systematically by written, oral and visual means. PO-17 An MA student gathers data related to his/her field, evaluates and applies them and controls them by taking into consideration the social, scientific, ethical values and he teaches these values. |
Presentation |
| LO-3 | can have information about current biological techniques and applications. |
PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-4 An MA student produces new results by combining his/her fields knowledge with the knowledge he gained from the other fields. PO-9 An MA student evaluates the information related to his/her field critically and directs learning. PO-14 An MA student shares the information related to his/her field orally and in writen form at the national / international level. PO-19 An MA student evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can open to innovation and play an important role in self-improvement. |
PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-2 An MA student discusses the interdisciplenary interaction with his/her fields. PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-4 An MA student produces new results by combining his/her fields knowledge with the knowledge he gained from the other fields. PO-12 An MA student examines the social relationships in the professional environments and the norms that direct these relations with a critical perspective; acts and leads to develop and change them when necessary. PO-17 An MA student gathers data related to his/her field, evaluates and applies them and controls them by taking into consideration the social, scientific, ethical values and he teaches these values. PO-19 An MA student evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts. |
Presentation |
| LO-5 | can search for sources in order to access information, query and synthesize information obtained from different sources. |
PO-1 An MA student has theoretical and practical knowledge depending on his bachelor’s degree proficiencies on an expertise level on Turkish Education; improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-3 An MA student uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained from his/her field and improves and deepens this knowledge. PO-11 An MA student transfers the developments and his/her own works in his/her field to the groups in and out of the field systematically by written, oral and visual means. PO-17 An MA student gathers data related to his/her field, evaluates and applies them and controls them by taking into consideration the social, scientific, ethical values and he teaches these values. PO-19 An MA student evaluates current developments in line with national values and country facts. |
Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| This course covers current topics in biology in recent years. Topics such as cloning, stem cell technology, bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics, gene technologies, and nanotechnology will be covered in this course. Current studies on these issues will be investigated. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Biomimicry, biomimetics | |
| 2 | Gene cloning | |
| 3 | Genetically modified organisms (GMO) | |
| 4 | Genetically modified organisms (GMO) | |
| 5 | Live cloning studies | |
| 6 | Stem cell technology | |
| 7 | Stem cell technology | |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Gene technologies, genetic scissors CRISPR | |
| 10 | Bioinformatics | |
| 11 | The use of nanotechnology in biology | |
| 12 | Biosensors, wearable health technologies | |
| 13 | Artificial tissue and organs | |
| 14 | Genomics and proteomics | |
| 15 | Food additives and their effects on health | |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Reece, J. B., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., and Jackson, R. B. (2021). Campbell Biyoloji (E. Gündüz ve İ. Türkan, Çev.). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık. | |
| 2 | Sadava, D. (2019). Yaşam: Biyoloji Bilimi. (E. Gündüz ve İ. Gündüz, Çev.). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık. | |
| 3 | Klug, W. S., Cummings, M. R., Spencer, C. A., and Palladino, M. A. (2020). Genetik Kavramlar. (S. Sümer, L. Açık ve M. Tuncer, Çev.). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık. | |
| 4 | Ekici, G. (Ed.). (2021). Bilimin Teknolojideki Uygulamaları. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Personal computer (Laptop) | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | 1 | 60 | |
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | |||
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 14 | 56 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 0 | ||
| final exam | 0 | ||
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 183 | ||