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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME1032 Introduction to Biology Fall 3 0 3 6
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANAN BAĞCI
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: - To introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of biology
- To introduce basic life units
- To describe the structure of the cell
- To describe the structure and function of cellular organelles.
- To describe the processes involved in cellular division

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course are able to;
1. Explain the steps in the scientific process and list the importance of biology in society and daily life.
2. Define the cell structure and function.
3. Describe the basic chemical structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
4. Explain the role of DNA and RNA in transmitting information from genotype (DNA) to phenotype (protein) and deciphering the genetic code.
5. Defines the evolution and ecosystem.

Course Content

1. Week: What is “cell”?
by Dr. Filiz Sağlam, Dep. of Clinical Microbiology
2. Week: Cellular Organels
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
3. Week: Cell Division & Cell Death
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
4. Week: Lab: How to use microscobe-observation of some bacteria (in Goztepe Campus, Multidisipline Lab.)
by Dr. Filiz Sağlam, Dep. of Clinical Microbiology
5. Week: Lab: Cell Types and Cell Division (in Goztepe Campus, Multidisipline Lab.)
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
6. Week: Muscle, Contraction & Human Activity
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
7. Week: Mid-Exam
8. Week: Nutrition and GIS System
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
9. Week: Circulation &Respiratory System
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
10. Week: Nervous System &Senses
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
11. Week: Reproductive System
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
12. Week: Introduction to Human Development
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
13. Week: Stem Cells
by Dr. Gözde Erkanlı Şentürk, Dep. of Histology &Embryology
14. Week: Final Exam

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Human biology, Science and Society
2) Cell Overview Lecture notes
3) Organelles of the Cell Lecture notes
4) Cell structure and functions
5) DNA and chromosome
6) DNA replication Lecture notes
7) Cell division and metamorphosis
8) Cancer: Uncontrolled cell division and differentiation Lecture notes
9) Genetics and inheritance
10) Human embryogenesis
11) From cells to organs
12) Introduction to stem cells
13) Ecosystem and Population
14) Evolution and the beginning of life Lecture Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Michael D. Johnson. “ Human Biology, Concepts and Current Issues”, ISBN: 1292166274, 8th Edition, Publisher: Pearson, 2017.
2-Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., Walter, P. “Molecular Biology of The Cell”, 5th Edition,
ISBN:9780815341055, Publisher: Garland Science, 2008.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 3 9 27
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Quizzes 1 3 3
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 162

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) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13) Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.