MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0423	Greek I	Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Modern Greek and places equal emphasis on the acquisition of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. It combines an emphasis on the development of communication skills with an understanding of language structures and grammar and insights into modern Greek society and culture. Through a variety of resources, students are given the opportunity to express themselves in speech and writing, listen, read and respond to different types of spoken and written language as well as acquire an understanding of contemporary Greece.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
Listening: S/he will be able to comprehend familiar words about family and close relatives and very basic structures when spoken slowly and clearly.
Reading: S/he will be able to understand familiar words and very simple sentences in written texts such as short messages, menus, and job applications.
Spoken Interaction: S/he will be able to communicate in a simple way on condition that the person opposite her repeats what he said more slowly and if he can help her form the things s/he wants to say.(for example: introducing herself and her close family members/friends, ordering food or drinks in a bar and restaurant and asking for the bill);
Spoken Production: S/he will be able to use simple structures and sentences to describe herself, her age, the place she lives in, her job and her close family members.
Writing: S/he will be able to introduce her/himself and her/his close family members/friends by writing short and simple sentences.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to make students, who are Basic Users in the scope of Common European Framework of Reference, achieve A1 level, which is named as Breakthrough.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The alphabet, vowel and consonant groups, the stress system.	Arvanitakis
2)	Affirming, denying, greeting in both formal and informal way. Presenting one’s self; asking and saying the nationality and name. Personal pronouns subject; me, you, he/she.	Arvanitakis Unit 1
3)	Expression of thanks, to present to each other,	Arvanitakis Unit 2
4)	Verb “to be” , Counting from 1to10	Arvanitakis Unit 2
5)	Nationalities, greek cities, deterninative article singular. Determinative article, cases (nominative accusative), preposition από.	Arvanitakis Unit 3
6)	Introduction to A group regular verbs; Possessive suffix; Numbers between 1-100.	Arvanitakis Unit 3
7)	Revision. Numbers between 1000-2000; Addresses and telephone numbers; Introduction to possessive pronouns	Arvanitakis Unit 4
8)	Midterm
9)	Practise on possessive pronouns; Occupation lists according to gender	Arvanitakis Unit 4
10)	Introduction to B group regular verbs; Comparision of A group regular verbs to B group ones; Chunks related to maritial status	Arvanitakis Unit 5
11)	Practise on the use of verbs, especially “have” and “be”	Arvanitakis Unit 5
12)	Prices and expressions, names masculine in ος,ης, ας, feminine in –α,η and neutral in –ο,ι,μα (accusative singular)	Arvanitakis Unit 6
13)	Demonstrative pronoun αυτός, αυτή, αυτό, apocopate σας/ σ’, Exchange of information about people	Arvanitakis Unit 7
14)	Adjectives in –ος, η, ο and –ος, α, ο (nominative singular) Interrogative pronouns ποιος, ποια, ποιο, adjectives which express nationality	Arvanitakis Unit 7 8

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Arvanitakis, Kleanthis e Froso Arvanitaki. Epikoinoniste Ellinika 1. Athina: Deltos Publications, 2000. Arvanitakis, Kleanthis e Froso Arvanitaki. Epikoinoniste Ellinika 1. Athina: Deltos Publications, 2000.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Application	1	% 15
Quizzes	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	1	2	2
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Quizzes	3	6	18
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			96

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases.	3
2)	Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format.	5
3)	Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.	5
4)	Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish.	3
5)	Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills.	4
6)	Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods.	5
7)	Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills.	3
8)	Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects.	5
9)	Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them.	5
10)	Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology.	5
11)	Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions.	4