UNI214 Reading ImagesIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Bioinformatics and Genetics (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Bioinformatics 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: UNI214
Course Name: Reading Images
Semester: Spring
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: Prof. Dr. AYBİKE SERTTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Aybike Serttaş
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To ask questions on principles of creating images, aesthetic perception, creating meaning, power of image.
Course Content: How images in mass media are created, and how our human senses can perceive and evaluate them?

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can define the theories on the view of the audience.
2) Can tell elements of cinematography.
3) Can explain post-truth
4) Can read body language in images.
5) Can define the power of images as a storytelling tool.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General information about the course, book and film suggestions, a general discussion about the image and word and the relationship between these two.
2) Looking as an act of choise
3) An image as a recreated or reproduced appearance
4) The view of the audience
5) The issues of visualization and the viewer experience.
6) Reading beauty
7) Reading Squid Game
8) Reading body language
9) Stuart Hall's coding and encoding theory
10) About Foucault and Magritte
11) Reading Sexism
12) Reading images in technical way
13) Elements of cinematography 1
14) Elements of cinematography II
15) Elements of cinematography III

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ways of Seeing, John Berger
History of Beauty, Umberto Eco
Setting up Your Shots, Jeremy Vineyard
References: Ways of Seeing, John Berger
History of Beauty, Umberto Eco
Setting up Your Shots, Jeremy Vineyard

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, computer, statistics, genetics and programming, that is essence to be proficient in bioinformatics and genetics.
2) Has the basic ability to remodel, evaluate or simulate the fundamental research subjects such as molecular cell biology, genetic structure of the living organisms and understanding the modelling of evolution by using computer-based approaches.
3) Has the knowledge and ability to identify scientific problems in the field of bioinfomatics and genetics, to design and conduct experiments independently in the laboratory and digital environment, to collect data, analyze, draw conclusions, interpret and present data in oral and written fashion.
4) Has the skills of effective communication, planning, and decision making by taking responsibility in individual or teamwork.
5) Has the ability to produce output and useful models that offer original, creative and innovative solutions to problems by using inquiring, productive and entrepreneurial features effectively.
6) Has the habitude to examine the field of bioinformatics and genetics or other subjects overlaping with these fields with analytical and critical point of view and to follow them throughout life.
7) Has the ability to identify social problems, to create solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation in national and international social and scientific arenas, or be a part of the solution.
8) Has the ability to use software programs and information and communication technologies in data analysis and evaluation, at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
9) Has the ability to use at least one foreign language orally and in writing at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
10) Has the awareness to respect social, cultural, and individual differences, universal and ethical values, and human rights in the scientific and professional activities that is included.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, computer, statistics, genetics and programming, that is essence to be proficient in bioinformatics and genetics. 3
2) Has the basic ability to remodel, evaluate or simulate the fundamental research subjects such as molecular cell biology, genetic structure of the living organisms and understanding the modelling of evolution by using computer-based approaches. 3
3) Has the knowledge and ability to identify scientific problems in the field of bioinfomatics and genetics, to design and conduct experiments independently in the laboratory and digital environment, to collect data, analyze, draw conclusions, interpret and present data in oral and written fashion. 3
4) Has the skills of effective communication, planning, and decision making by taking responsibility in individual or teamwork. 3
5) Has the ability to produce output and useful models that offer original, creative and innovative solutions to problems by using inquiring, productive and entrepreneurial features effectively. 3
6) Has the habitude to examine the field of bioinformatics and genetics or other subjects overlaping with these fields with analytical and critical point of view and to follow them throughout life. 3
7) Has the ability to identify social problems, to create solutions through interdisciplinary cooperation in national and international social and scientific arenas, or be a part of the solution. 3
8) Has the ability to use software programs and information and communication technologies in data analysis and evaluation, at least at the European Computer License Basic Level. 3
9) Has the ability to use at least one foreign language orally and in writing at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. 3
10) Has the awareness to respect social, cultural, and individual differences, universal and ethical values, and human rights in the scientific and professional activities that is included. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 45
Project 5 % 0
Final 1 % 55
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
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 45 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 27 0 0
Project 24 0 0
Homework Assignments 20 0 0
Total Workload 0