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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: UNI379
Course Name: Mystery of Life:Bioelectricity
Semester: Fall
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: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ESMA NUR OKATAN
Course Lecturer(s): Esma Okatan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Increase knowlege and awareness regarding bioelectricty
Course Content: Definition of bioelectricity, electric properties of living beings, examples from plants, animal cells, organs, bioelectricity coordinated cell functions, bioelectricity linked diseases and bioelectricity based diagnostic and therapeutic applications

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Able to describe the concepts of the bioelectricity
2) Able to explain the impacts of the bioelectricity on biological functions

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of the lecture -
2) Definition of Bioelectricity, Examples from the Nature -
3) Mechanisms underlying the bioelectricity, Introduction to Ion Channels Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes 3rd Edition by Bertil Hille (Author)
4) Electrochemical Driving Force Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes 3rd Edition by Bertil Hille (Author)
5) Bioelectricity induced biological functions-I https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6) Bioelectricity induced biological functions-II https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7) Overview of the topics -
8) Midterm Exam -
9) Diseases related with Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10) Diagnostic use of Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11) Therapeutic use of Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
12) Experiments to Study Bioelectricity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13) Overview of the topics -
14) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
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 14 7 2 126
Quizzes 1 1 3 1 5
Final 1 1 3 1 5
Total Workload 136