| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Topics in Biology | BIO617 | 4 + 0 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face o face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Deniz YAĞLIOĞLU |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Discussion of current important developments and applications in biological science |
| Course Content | Introduction, Importance of Biology in Science and Technology, Genetically Modified Organisms, Genetic Cloning (cloning), Stem Cell Technology, Bioinformatics, Importance of organ transplants and organ donation, Nanotechnology in Biology, Sensors in Biology, Chemical Substances (drugs, dyes, detergents) and their biological effects, Microorganisms in our environment and their effects on health, Biodegradation, Leaching, Prepared foods and their effects. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Biyolojideki güncel konular hakkında kavram ve terimleri öğrenilir. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Importance of Biology in Science and Technology | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Genetically Modified Organisms | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Genetic Cloning | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Stem Cell Technology. | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Bioinformatics | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Importance of organ transplants and organ donation | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Nanotechnology in Biology | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Sensors in Biology | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Chemical Substances (drugs, dyes, detergents) and their biological effects, | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Microorganisms in our environment and their effects on health | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Biodegradation | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Leaching, Prepared foods and their effects | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| Polat, F (2010). Biyolojide Özel Konular. Pagem Akademi, Ankara. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 39 | 39 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
