BA4003 Communication Skills IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
BA4003 Communication Skills I 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 : Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This couse aims at introducing students with the different aspects and methods of interpersonal and business communication (including verbal interactions, nonverbal cues, and even using technology to maximize impact).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, the enrolled students will:
-Recognize and describe various communication styles.
-Understand building an effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
-Demonstrate proper techniques when using writing as a communication tool.
-Understands techniques for an effective group communication.
-Understand the importance of communication in global business life.
-Understand the importance and ways of using technological tools in interpersonal and business communication
-Describe communication strategies to resolve disagreements and conflicts.

Course Content

Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles, Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication , Communicating in Writing, Group Communication, Communications Technology, Barriers to Communication, Cultural Aspects of Communication, Disagreements and Conflicts, Negotiation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles
2) Verbal Communication
3) Non Verbal Communication
4) Communication through Writing
5) Cultivating Conversational Skills
6) Communication in A Global World
7) Using Technological Tools
8) Midterm Examination
9) Barriers to Communication
10) Communication among Different Cultures
11) Disagreement and Conflict Resolving
12) Negotiation Techniques
13) Case Study
14) Case Study

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Various handouts
References: Various handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Homework Assignments 2 10
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 15
Total Workload 141

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