UNI328 Socio-spatial PracticesIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

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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: UNI328
Course Name: Socio-spatial Practices
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ELİF EBRU YILMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): Elif Ebru Yılmaz
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to develop the skills of discussing the relations between social movements and the components of the urban environment by making use of theoretical thinking practices.
Course Content: In this course, the daily and collective rhythms of social and ideological practices in crisis spaces that are shaped by where various cultural, economic and political conflicts intersect in different geographies of the world will be discussed from the perspective of social theory.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) • develop the ability to discuss conceptual thinking practices over spatial and social structures.
2) • develop the ability to conduct research and literature review.
3) • develop their skills in writing articles and making references in line with research.
4) • develop their presentation skills.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction What is Architecture as a discipline?
2) Space - Place Relation
3) City and Politics
4) What is Heterotopia?
5) Heterotopia
6) Non-binary architecture
7) Midterm
8) Presentations
9) Presentations
10) Spatial Agency and Alternative Practices
11) Immigration and Refugee
12) City, Camp, Commoning
13) Forensic Architecture
14) Refugee Heritage

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Agamben, G. 2013. Kutsal İnsan, Egemen İktidar ve Çıplak Hayat. Çeviren: İsmail Türkmen, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
• Bonnevier, K. 2005. A Queer Analysis of Eileen Gray’s E.1027. London and New York: Routledge Press.
• Foucault, M. 1984. Of Other Spaces: Utopias and Heterotopias. Translated by Jay Miskowiec. Architecture /Mouvement/ Continuité.
• Sennet, R. 2008. Ten ve Taş, Batı Uygarlığında Beden ve Şehir. Çeviren: Tuncay Birkan. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
• Sharr, A. 2013. Mimarlar için Heidegger. Çeviren: Volkan Atmaca. İstanbul: Yem Yayınları.
• Tanju, Bülent. Hollanda’da Tasarım: Sonlu ve Sonsuz Oyunlar. Manifold. 2018.
• Tanyeli, Uğur. 2017. Yıkarak Yapmak: Anarşist Bir Mimarlık Kuramı İçin Altlık. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
References: • Bauman, Z. 2015. Sosyolojik Düşünmek. Çeviren: Abdullah Yılmaz. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
• Lefebvre, H. 2015. Mekanın Üretimi. Çeviren: Işık Ergüden. İstanbul: Sel Yayınları.
• Petti, A. 2013. Arredamento Mimarlık. Sayı 288. Kamp/Mülteci: Çatışma Mekanlarında Sömürgesizleştirme Mimarlığı.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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.

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.
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.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 64
Study Hours Out of Class 16 48
Homework Assignments 1 4
Midterms 1 4
Final 1 5
Total Workload 125