UNI192 Introduction to Business FunctionsIstinye 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: UNI192
Course Name: Introduction to Business Functions
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ELİF ÇİÇEKLİ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Elif Cicekli
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to:
1. Introduce students to basic business concepts and practices.
2. Acquaint students with the issues on business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business.
3. Familiarize students with the concepts and practices in managing and organizing businesses.
4. Provide students an understanding of the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.
5. Enable students to carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team.
Course Content: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business and show how businesses operate in a changing business environment. The course informs students about business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business, and provides them with a foundation in the issues of management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to; 1. Describe basic business concepts and practices.
2) Explain the issues on business environment, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and global context of business.
3) Outline the concepts and practices in managing and organizing businesses.
4) Analyze the issues in management, organization, motivation, leadership, and marketing.
5) Carry out research, prepare, and present a project on the topics of the course as member of a team.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the topics of the course
2) Introduction to Business Concepts
3) Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
4) Entrepreneurship, New Ventures and Business Ownership
5) The Global Context of Business
6) Managing the Business
7) Organizing the Business
8) Organizing the Business
9) Employee Motivation
10) Leadership and Decision Making
11) Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior
12) Overview of the course subjects and final exam topics
13) Project Presentations
14) Project Presentations
15) Final Exam Period
16) Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ebert, R. J., & Griffin, R. W. (2019). Business Essentials (12th Global ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
References: Bovee, C. L., & Thill, J. V. (2017). Business in Action (8th ed.). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

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
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Project 10 25
Midterms 6 20
Final 9 26
Total Workload 113