TLT101 General BiologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: TLT101
Course Name: General Biology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FAZİLET ÖZDENOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM ÖZKAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FAZİLET ÖZDENOĞLU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To gain information about all biological activities and organs and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. To gain knowledge and skills about the use of microscope and microscopic appearance of cells in their applications.
Course Content: Beginning of life, cycles in nature, biomolecules, cell information and cell types, cell metabolism, protein synthesis, cell physiology, cell reproduction, human reproductive cells, warning systems

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) -Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
2) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
3) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
4) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
Learning Competence
1) Gain awareness of lifelong learning
2) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
3) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Field Specific Competence
1) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Alanı ile ilgili temel düzeydeki bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak yürütebilme. Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
2) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
3) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and fields of biology Examination of course content
2) Cell Information: Prokaryotic Cell Eukaryotic cell
3) The Chemical Base of Life Atoms and Organic Compounds
4) Nucleic acids, vitamins and enzymes
5) Biomolecules: Water, Proteins, Carbohydrates and Oils
6) Cell membrane and organelles
7) midterm
8) Cell membrane transport
9) cell division - mitosis division
10) meiosis division
11) Central dogma-protein synthesis
12) Movement and reproduction in the cell
13) Systems (skeletal-circulatory-evacuation)
14) systems (endocrine-reproductive-digestion)
15) systems respiratory
16) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları, Genel Biyoloji (Keeton-Gould)Çeviri kitap,
Genel biyoloji- Prof. Dr. Ayşe Baysal
Genel Biyoloji
Palme Yayınevi
Prof. Dr. Ali Demirsoy, 2015
ISBN: 979975477593

References: Lecture Notes, General Biology (Keeton-Gould) Translation book,
General biology - Prof. Dr. Ayşe Baysal
General Biology
Palme Publishing
Professor Dr. Ali Demirsoy, 2015
ISBN: 979975477593

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Having theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with up-to-date information in the field based on the competences gained at secondary level.
2) - Gaining the ability to use the same level of theoretical and practical knowledge at the same level in an advanced level of education or in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to identify and analyze data, to develop evidence-based solution proposals using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3) - To be able to communicate the thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills that are in possession of the field through written and oral communication. - Share ideas and suggestions for solutions to issues related to the field with experts and non-experts. - Using a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level to monitor information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the European Computer Use License Basic Level required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate basic knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, to be able to identify and meet learning needs. - be able to lead their study to an advanced level of education or to a profession at the same level. - Learning to survive is not a conscious winner.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collection, application and announcement of data about the field. - Universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values and environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.
6) - Be able to carry out a basic level of work independently of the field. - Take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Carrying out activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Having theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with up-to-date information in the field based on the competences gained at secondary level.
2) - Gaining the ability to use the same level of theoretical and practical knowledge at the same level in an advanced level of education or in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to identify and analyze data, to develop evidence-based solution proposals using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3) - To be able to communicate the thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills that are in possession of the field through written and oral communication. - Share ideas and suggestions for solutions to issues related to the field with experts and non-experts. - Using a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level to monitor information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the European Computer Use License Basic Level required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate basic knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, to be able to identify and meet learning needs. - be able to lead their study to an advanced level of education or to a profession at the same level. - Learning to survive is not a conscious winner.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collection, application and announcement of data about the field. - Universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values and environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.
6) - Be able to carry out a basic level of work independently of the field. - Take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Carrying out activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 16 48
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 108