UNI241 Assistive TechnologyIstinye 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: UNI241
Course Name: Assistive Technology
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: Öğr. Gör. PINAR VAN DER VEER III
Course Lecturer(s): Inst. Pınar VAN DER VEER III
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to present the knowledge and decision making skills to the students on the assistive technology needs of the people with disabilities.
Course Content: Introducing technological assistive devices designed to enable people with physical disabilities to perform their daily life, occupational and social activities due to systemic diseases, accidents, post-operative or congenital reasons.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The students are to learn the principle concepts on assistive technology, the ways to support people with disabilities in the concept of rehabilitation engineering in house, society, school or work places to upgrade their functional and cognitive skills. This course aims to present the knowledge and decision making skills to the students on the assistive technology needs of the people with disabilities.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to assistive technology
2) Assistive Technology for Positioning, Sitting and Mobility
3) Exoskeletons
4) Rehabilitation Robots
5) Visual aids for visual impaired people
6) Hearing aids for hearing impaired people
7) Midterm Exam
8) Reading aids
9) Augmentative communication with computer and software technology
10) Computer accessibility tools, sensory aids, mobile devices, activity monitoring
11) Physical Education, Leisure, and Play assistive technology
12) Smart houses
13) Project developments and presentations
14) Project developments and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Lesson Presentations
2. Assistive Technology in Special Education: Resources to Support Literacy, Communication, and Learning Differences by Joan L. Green (Author) 3rd Edition
References: 1. Lesson Presentations
2. Assistive Technology in Special Education: Resources to Support Literacy, Communication, and Learning Differences by Joan L. Green (Author) 3rd Edition

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
Presentation 6 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 110
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 110

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 16 80
Quizzes 2 2
Total Workload 121