| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | F401AL | Special Topics in Biology | Compulsory | 4 | 7 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Special Topics in Biology biology courses to students in science, technology and society in terms of importance, is intended to be individual students' scientific literacy. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Abdurrahman SEFALI |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | . Students will be able to comprehend the importance of biology in terms of science, technology and society. | | 2 | 2. Students will be able to comprehend the connections between biology and daily life. | | 3 | 3. Students will be able to develop curosity and interest about biological topics. | | 4 | 4. Students will be able to follow biological developments. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Investigation of current topics in biology, and a report submitted to the review of the literature on the subject contains. Determining the students' choice of subjects and areas of interest will be considered as a priority. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | 1- The importance of biology for science, technology and society
| | | | 2 | 2- Stem cells
| | | | 3 | 3- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
| | | | 4 | 4- Genetic copying
| | | | 5 | 5- viruses
| | | | 6 | 6- Cancer biology
| | | | 7 | 7- The importance of organ transplants and organ donation
| | | | 8 | 8- Midterm
| | | | 9 | 9- Prepared foods, preparation processes and hazards
| | | | 10 | Chemical substances (drugs, dyes, cosmetics, detergents) and biological effects
| | | | 11 | Chemical substances (drugs, dyes, cosmetics, detergents), development processes and effects on nature
| | | | 12 | Use of microorganisms in the treatment of wastes
| | | | 13 | Use of nanotechnology in biology
| | | | 14 | Bioinformatics
| | | | 15 | Biological terrorism and homework delivery
| | | | 16 | Final exam
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Biyolojide Özel Konular/ Ed. Fikriye POLAT |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| 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 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Self Study | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Reading | 15 | 2 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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