Mathematics (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI351 | ||||
Course Name: | Tracking Nobel Prizes | ||||
Semester: |
Spring Fall |
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Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. AYŞE KÖYLÜ | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. AYŞE KÖYLÜ | ||||
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Course Objectives: | With this lecture, students will be aware of the studies carried out not only in their fields but also in other fields such as Physics, Chemistry and Psychology. It is aimed to increase the students' interest in scientific research, since especially interesting studies in history will be discussed. In addition, some recent Nobel prizes and the content of the works will be focused on and it will be ensured that the students will generate ideas on the subjects. Students will examine scientific research and will be encouraged to think about the implications of its outcomes for the future of humanity. |
Course Content: | Definition and characteristics of science, a brief overview of scientific developments in the 19th and 20th centuries, science and research, scientific research method steps, Nobel prize, Nobel prize winners, important Nobel prizes in health in recent history. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the concepts of science and scientific research 2) Defines the difference between hypothesis and theory 3) Describes the scientific research process |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Scientific Research Methods | |
2) | Important Scientific Advances in the 19th Century | |
3) | Important Scientific Advances in the 20th Century | |
4) | Student presentation: problems of today, solutions for tomorrow-1 | |
5) | Important Scientific Advances in the 21st Century-1 | |
6) | Student presentation: problems of today, solutions for tomorrow-2 | |
7) | Important Scientific Advances in the 21st Century-2 | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Nobel Prizes Overview-1 | |
10) | Nobel Prizes Overview-2 | |
11) | Radioactivity | |
12) | DNA repair | |
13) | Student presentation: problems of today, solutions for tomorrow-3 | |
14) | Final exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Robert A. Day (1995). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 4th Edition. Cambridge University Press • James C. Zimring (2019). What Science Is and How It Really Works. 1st Edition. Cambridge University Press • Dhillon, P. (2022). How to write a good scientific review article. The FEBS Journal, 289(13), 3592-3602. |
References: | https://www.nobelprize.org/ |
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Program Outcomes | |||||||||||
1) Have the knowledge of the scope, history, applications, problems, methods of mathematics and knowledge that will be beneficial to humanity as both scientific and intellectual discipline. | |||||||||||
2) Have the ability to establish a relationship between mathematics and other disciplines and develop mathematical models for interdisciplinary problems. | |||||||||||
3) Have the ability to define, formulate and analyze real life problems with statistical and mathematical techniques. | |||||||||||
4) Have the ability to think analytically and use the time effectively in the process of deduction. | |||||||||||
5) Have the ability to search the literature, understand and interpret scientific articles. | |||||||||||
6) Have the knowledge of basic software to be able to work in the related fields of computer science and have the ability to use information technologies at an advanced level of the European Computer Driving License. | |||||||||||
7) Have the ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary teams. | |||||||||||
8) Have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, write effective reports and comprehend the written reports, make effective presentations. | |||||||||||
9) Have the consciousness of professional and ethical responsibility and acting ethically; have the knowledge about academic standards. | |||||||||||
10) Have the ability to use a foreign language at least at B1 level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. | |||||||||||
11) Are aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Have the knowledge of the scope, history, applications, problems, methods of mathematics and knowledge that will be beneficial to humanity as both scientific and intellectual discipline. | |
2) | Have the ability to establish a relationship between mathematics and other disciplines and develop mathematical models for interdisciplinary problems. | |
3) | Have the ability to define, formulate and analyze real life problems with statistical and mathematical techniques. | |
4) | Have the ability to think analytically and use the time effectively in the process of deduction. | |
5) | Have the ability to search the literature, understand and interpret scientific articles. | |
6) | Have the knowledge of basic software to be able to work in the related fields of computer science and have the ability to use information technologies at an advanced level of the European Computer Driving License. | |
7) | Have the ability to work efficiently in interdisciplinary teams. | |
8) | Have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, write effective reports and comprehend the written reports, make effective presentations. | |
9) | Have the consciousness of professional and ethical responsibility and acting ethically; have the knowledge about academic standards. | |
10) | Have the ability to use a foreign language at least at B1 level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. | |
11) | Are aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
Final | 2 | % 60 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | ||
Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 5 | 15 | ||||
Midterms | 2 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 66 | ||
Final | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 22 | ||
Total Workload | 115 |