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Description of Individual Course Units| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TL111B2 | General Biology | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| | Level of Course Unit | | Short Cycle | | Objectives of the Course | | It is aimed to teach the basic level of biology knowledge needed by the personnel who will work in the medical laboratory. | | Name of Lecturer(s) | | Doç. Dr. Başak TOĞAR | | Learning Outcomes | | 1 | Has knowledge about biology and its sub-branches. | | 2 | Define vital molecules involved in cell chemistry. | | 3 | Describe the structure and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. | | 4 | Will be able to describe the characteristics of cell proliferation and genetic material. | | 5 | Can classify living things. | | 6 | Can describe the relationships of living things with their environment. |
| | Mode of Delivery | | Normal Education | | Prerequisites and co-requisities | | None | | Recommended Optional Programme Components | | None | | Course Contents | | History of biological science (Scientists involved in biology, Sub branches of biological science, Scientific method steps, Chemical bonds (Covalent bonds, ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds), Inorganic molecules in living things (Water, acids, bases, salts) organic molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, vitamins) and Cell, Cell membrane, Substance exchange in the cell membrane, Cytoskeletal elements, Cell cycle (Mitosis-Meiosis), Classification of living things (Bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes) Viruses, Ecosystem | | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
| 1 | History of Biological Science, Scientists Role in Biological Science | | | | 2 | Common Characteristics of Living Things, Sub-branches of Biological Science, Scientific Method Steps | | | | 3 | Chemical bonds, Inorganic molecules | | | | 4 | Organic molecules (Carbs, Lipids, Proteins) | | | | 5 | Organic molecules (Nucleic acids, Enzymes, Vitamins) | | | | 6 | Prokaryotic Cell, Eukaryotic Cell, Eukaryotic Cell Organelles | | | | 7 | Structure of Cell Membrane, Cell Skeleton Elements | | | | 8 | MİDTERM | | | | 9 | Substance Exchange in Cell Membrane (Diffusion, Osmosis, Facilitated Diffusion) | | | | 10 | Substance Exchange in Cell Membrane (Active Transport) | | | | 11 | Cell Cycle (Mitosis-Meiosis) | | | | 12 | Classification of Living Things (Bacteria, Archaea) | | | | 13 | Classification of Living Things (Fungi, Plants, Animals) | | | | 14 | Viruses | | | | 15 | Ecosystem | | |
| | Recommended or Required Reading | | 1. Reece Wasserman, Urry Minosky, Chain Jackson. Campbell Biology, Palme Publishing, 2018
2. Genetic Concepts, Palme Publishing, 2018
3. General Biology Lecture Notes | | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | | Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
| | Workload Calculation | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Question-Answer | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 2 | 14 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | | LO1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | LO2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | LO3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | LO4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | LO5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | LO6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| | * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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