Molecular Biology and Genetics (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI309 | ||||
Course Name: | Introduction to Metaverse | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÖZ PEKTAŞ | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Michael Barngrover | ||||
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Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to develop within students an understanding of the core components of the metaverse and an awareness of its potential impacts on society. By the end of the class, students will possess developed ethical positions on many of the important metaverse topics. |
Course Content: | The course introduces fundamental elements that form the foundation of various conceptualizations of “The Metaverse”. Topics to be presented and discussed include shared spatialization, digital mediation of reality, socialization, and assigning value to digital objects. The course will devote significant time to discussions of ethics and the impacts that digitization will have on non-digital aspects of society. Students will be required to research and write several essays throughout the course and design a metaverse scenario as a final group project. Online class sessions will frequently take place inside of 2D and 3D “metaverse platforms”. Students will be expected to know how to use their keyboard and mouse/touchpad to navigate these spaces and to use their microphone effectively. This is not a course focused on cryptographic topics. Blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs will not be the focus of the course, although these subjects will be included in discussions of metaverse economics and concepts of ownership. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the concept and components of the Metaverse. 2) Understand the role and impact of avatars in the Metaverse learning environment. 3) Explore tools and modalities for synchronous learning in the Metaverse. 4) Address accessibility and equity considerations in designing inclusive Metaverse learning experiences 5) analyze the impact of diverse perspectives and cultures on Metaverse learning. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | he concept and the evolving dynamics of Metaverse | |
2) | origins of metaverse and its impact on various industries | |
3) | understanding the Metaverse's interactive digital environments, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) | |
4) | understanding the Metaverse's interactive digital environments, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)_2 | |
5) | ethical, legal, and privacy considerations related to Metaverse | |
6) | leveraging Metaverse for business growth, virtual reality, gaming and social interactions_1 | |
7) | leveraging Metaverse for business growth, virtual reality, gaming and social interactions_2 | |
8) | midterm week | |
9) | 3D modeling, programming, blockchain understanding, virtual reality integration, and AR development | |
10) | concepts of dataspace management, virtual economies, digital asset creation, and setting up interactive experiences | |
11) | future possibilities and innovations in the Metaverse ecosystem | |
12) | Student presentations | |
13) | Student presentations | |
14) | Student presentations | |
15) | final week | |
16) | final week |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Readings to be assigned and provided in class Access to VR headsets and library of VR experiences Computers capable of opening webVR sites |
References: | Readings to be assigned and provided in class Access to VR headsets and library of VR experiences Computers capable of opening webVR sites |
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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. | ||||||||||||
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities. |
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. | |
2) | Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications. | |
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. | |
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. | |
12) | Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Project | 1 | % 40 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 14 |
Project | 5 | 21 |
Midterms | 3 | 21 |
Final | 3 | 21 |
Total Workload | 119 |