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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:

Araş. Gör. KAAN ADACAN

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) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.	3	3	2	2	2
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.	2		2
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.			2	2
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.	2				2
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.	3
2)	Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.	2
3)	Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4)	Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5)	Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6)	Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7)	Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8)	Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.	2
9)	Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10)	Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11)	Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.	2
12)	Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

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
Quizzes	2	0	10		20
Midterms	1	0	20		20
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					138