Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | ÜS0103.3B3 | Popular Science | Elective | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To inform the student about popular scientific studies in various branches of science. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | Will be aware of developments in scientific fields. | 2 | Students will develop popular culture. | 3 | Will be able to follow today's technological and scientific progress. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
- |
Course Contents |
Global warming, alternative energy sources, nuclear energy, big-bang theory, genetically modified organisms, leading inventions, northern lights, Curiosity and its missions, 3D printing technology and its future, DNA rediscovery, Giant telescopes, Renewable Energy, Zero Waste , Disease of the Age: Depression, Experiment of the Century; CERN |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Global warming | - | - | 2 | Alternative energy sources | - | - | 3 | Nuclear energy | - | - | 4 | Big-bang theory | - | - | 5 | Genetically modified organisms | - | - | 6 | Leading inventions | - | - | 7 | Northern Lights | - | - | 8 | Curiosity and its missions | - | - | 9 | Mid-term | - | - | 10 | 3D printing technology and its future | - | - | 11 | DNA rediscovery | - | - | 12 | Giant telescopes | - | - | 13 | Renewable Energy and zero waste | - | - | 14 | Disease of the Age: Depression | | | 15 | Experiment of the Century; CERN | - | - |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Lecture notes and various internet resources |
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) | - |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
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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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