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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MBG101

Course Name:

General Biology 1

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. ELİF AYLİN ÖZÜDOĞRU

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Elif Aylin Özüdoğru

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to introduce important concepts related to life, from biomolecules and cells to the organism.
Course Content:	History of biology, historical development and working principle of microscope, organic and inorganic compounds, classification of living things, cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures, cell membrane structure and properties, cell organelles, ecology and evolution.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Know in detail what biology is and what are its concerns, as well as basic mechanisms of life.
2) Know the general structures and vital characteristics of living things.
3) Know the basic vital mechanisms of growth, development, cell and protein synthesis,
4) Gain information about important theories such as cell theory and evolution theory.
5) Know the interactions of all living things with their biotic and abiotic environments and the effect of this relationship on both.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	History of biology
2)	History and working principle of microscope
3)	Introduction to chemistry of life
4)	Organic and inorganic compounds
5)	Definition and classification of living things
6)	Cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
7)	Cell membrane structure and function
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Cell organelles - 1
10)	Cell organelles - 2
11)	Cell organelles - 3
12)	Ecology
13)	Evolution
14)	An overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Campbell Biology, Neil A. Campbell ve Jane B. Reece, Biology, 9th Edition, Palme Publishing, 2015
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2) Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3) Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4) Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5) Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6) Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.
7) Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.
8) Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
9) Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.
10) Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.
11) Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2)	Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3)	Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4)	Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5)	Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6)	Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.
7)	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.
8)	Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
9)	Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.
10)	Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.
11)	Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	0	3		39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	0	3		39
Homework Assignments	1	0	10		10
Midterms	1	0	20		20
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					128