DIL604 French 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: DIL604
Course Name: French 4
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition: DIL603 - French 3
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: Öğr. Gör. MERVE KESKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Expert ASLİN KALOSTYAN
Öğr. Gör. CORALIE FORGET
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To have the students acquired the skills of grammar, vocabulary, listening, writing, speaking, and vocational language in an intermediate level.
Course Content: Grammar and Vocabulary
Basic language structures of French language; syntax, morphology, meaning, and expression skills.

Reading
To gain intermediate reading skills by reading texts in the book, using cross-channel links and semantic changes; gaining reading habits by both curricular and extracurricular assignments.

Writing
Paragraph formats and structure; technical specifications of the paragraph; extraction of paragraph plan; description, comparison, discussion, summary writing, interpretation; short story writing.

Speaking
Developing oral communication skills by using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; development of speaking, speaking and listening comprehension by using speaking, current, original, auditory and audiovisual materials.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to understand the texts on the subjects that require specialization and technical terms without any effort, with the help of the dictionary.
2) Students will be able to read the complex texts in both abstract and concrete subjects and understand the main idea.
3) Although there may be difficulty in frequently used words and idioms, students will be able to benefit from comprehensive vocabulary context.
4) Students will be able to understand essays and reports on current topics that reflect the argument and perspective of the authors.
5) Students will be able to communicate to a certain degree fluently and naturally without having major difficulty with a native French speaker.
6) Students will be able to articulate verbally or in writing in a variety of subjects both in detail and comprehensibility.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Work Environments and Contracting The Course Book
1) Final Exam
2) Privacy and Personal Relationships The Course Book
3) Habitats and Urbanism The Course Book
4) Growing Up The Course Book
5) Identity and Roots The Course Book
6) Types of Hobbies and Activities The Course Book
7) Revision for Midterm Exam The Course Book
8) Midterm Exam
9) Focus on Literature The Course Book
10) Beliefs and Convictions The Course Book
11) Local Specialities and Particularisms I The Course Book
12) Local Specialities and Particularisms II The Course Book
13) Globalization I The Course Book
14) Globalization II The Course Book
15) Revision for the Final Exam The Course Book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Alter Ego 4 - B2
References: Ek alıştırmalar ve dersin öğretim görevlisi tarafından geliştirilmiş çeşitli oyunlar ve etkinlikler.

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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
Attendance 13 % 10
Homework Assignments 10 % 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