UNI004 Business and SocietyIstinye 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: UNI004
Course Name: Business and Society
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction:
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: Prof. Dr. MİNE MUKADDES AFACAN FINDIKLI
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To ensure that students are informed about factors of business and society such as social responsibility, ethics, ecology and sustainable growth. To ensure that students learn the current topics and concepts in the scope of the course, so that they can make quick and accurate decisions so that they will be successful in the businesses they will work with.
Course Content: Introduction to the Course and Basic Concepts, Analysis of the Business Model, Analysis of the Hierarchy of Goals, The Effects of Globalization on the Businesses, Technology as an Environmental Factor, Concept of Social Responsibility in Business and Social Responsibility, Management Concept of Ethics in Business, Dilemma on Business, Image in Business, Shareholders and Corporate Governance as an Environmental Factor, Media as an Environmental Factor, Ecological Approaches to Business, Reputation in Business, Business Administration and 21st Century

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Having knowledge about business and society
2) Learning stakeholder approach
3) Learning the connection between corporate governance and strategic management
4) Learning the external and internal environmental factors

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Description and Basic Concepts
2) Analysis of Business Model
3) Analysis of Hierarchy of Goals
4) Business and globalization
5) Business and technology
6) Social Responsibility in Business and Social Responsibility Owner Management Approach
7) Concept of Ethics in Business and Dilemmas Regarding Subject
8) Midterm
9) Image in Business
10) Sustainability in Business
11) Shareholders and Corporate Governance as Environmental Factors
12) Business and Media
13) Ecological Approaches to Business
14) Reputation in Business
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ebert and Griffin. Business Essentials 12e, Prentice Hall, 2017
References: Goss, D. (2015). Small Business and Society (Routledge Revivals). Routledge.

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 % 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 Workload
Course Hours 15 43
Study Hours Out of Class 13 26
Midterms 1 24
Final 1 32
Total Workload 125