Molecular Biology and Genetics (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI241 | ||||
Course Name: | Assistive Technology | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
Course Condition: | |||||
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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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 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. |
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. |
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 |
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 Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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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. |
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. |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 80 |
Quizzes | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 121 |