DIL514 English for Specific Purposes 4Istinye 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: DIL514
Course Name: English for Specific Purposes 4
Semester: Fall
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: Eğitim Danışmanı GÜLŞAH ERDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. BEHROOZ RASAEI
Expert GÖKÇE DURU
Öğr. Gör. İLKAY ÖZDEN
Expert EMİNE TANRISEVEN
Expert CAN GENCER UÇAR
Expert EBRAR GÜL EZGİ ÇOKBİLEN
Öğr. Gör. BELKIS CİĞERİM
SAFİYE ZAMAN
Öğr. Gör. MERVE KESKİN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It is aimed to develop professional language skills at the upper level by using original professional materials prepared by our lecturers for the academic programs that the students continue. In this course, the concept of ethics, the ethical debates in the future fields of study, the latest technological developments in the field and the effects of these developments are emphasized.
Course Content: Advanced knowledge and terminology related to the department, activities for the four basic skills of students, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students can easily understand everything they hear or read.
2) Students can summarize and synthesize the knowledge they have acquired from different written or oral sources and present a discussion on these sources with a fluent and natural expression.
3) Students can express themselves fully by using a fluent, natural and understandable language.
4) Students can benefit from subtle differences while expressing themselves in complex situations.
5) Students can write fluent and complex reports, articles or compositions that describe a problem or event, or include a critical assessment of literary works.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Recognition of the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
2) Recognition of the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
3) Basic terms in the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
4) Basic terms in the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
5) Occupational areas and working conditions. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
6) Occupational areas and working conditions. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
7) Tools and equipment used in the profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
8) Midterm Week
9) Theories and methods prevailing in the field and profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
10) The theories and methods that prevail in the field and profession. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
11) Scientific ethics. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
12) Scientific ethics. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
13) Current developments in the field and studies. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
14) Current developments in the field and studies. Authentic and original materials prepared by our lecturers.
15) Final Week
16) Final Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Her bölüm için bir öğretim görevlimiz tarafından hazırlanan orijinal ve otantik materyaller.
References: Original and authentic materials prepared by a faculty member for each department.

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
Homework Assignments 10 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
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 0 4 56
Homework Assignments 10 0 7 70
Midterms 1 0 1 1
Final 1 0 1 1
Total Workload 128