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
POV3439	Basic Sound Design	Fall	2	2	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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKHAN DENEÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course examines the principles, the role and the aesthetic values of the sound production in moving image. Students are introduced to the stages of audio production & post-production and provided with the basic knowledge of audio software.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. To gain a critical understanding of, and hands-on experience with the equipment and practices of sound recording and editing techniques and design.
2. To develop practical and creative approaches to recording, creating, editing and manipulating audio.
3. To discuss the recent aesthetic and social contexts of expressing aural information and designing sound.

Course Content

This subject requires all students to have regular access to a software of digital audio workstation (DAW). The recommended DAW for Mac and Windows users is Ableton Live Intro, version 8 or better. Any other DAWs may also be used, though only limited support and instruction will be provided. You must consult with the instructor before using any other software.
All students are expected to have regular access to a computer (regardless of the type of the operating system) with an internet connection, be able to listen to sounds on this computer (with or without headphones), and regularly check their personal e-mail account and the course website/blog. Course announcements and comments on submitted work will always be distributed directly via e-mail.
There are no lecture notes that contain any related course information and classes will be held aurally, encouraing student participation to in-class discussions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to class, Introduction to Physics of Sound Sound Indoors vs. Outdoors, Hearing of Humankind and Properties of the Ear * FEAST OF SACRIFICE - NO CLASS MEETING Microphones and Recording Techniques Ambience and Field Recordings Introduction to Ableton Live Levels of Listening, Basic Ableton Live Features Sound Mapping with Visuals #1 Automation and Warping in Ableton Live Sound Mapping with Visuals #2 Introduction to MIDI Composing Music Final Projects Evaluation #1 Final Projects Evaluation #2

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Various papers, articles, and book chapters and also audio-visual material will be assigned to read/watch/listen.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 25
Application	5	% 45
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
Total		% 100

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.	4
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.	4
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.	4
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