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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
CEN2003 Statics and Strength of Materials Fall 3 2 4 7
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 MESUT NEGİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MESUT NEGİN
Recommended Optional Program Components: Basic Statics and Strength Principles
Course Objectives: 1. Force systems acting on Structures and Appl. of Equilibrium Equations
2. To teach students how is the mechanical behaviour of materials
3. Introduce students to evaluate stresses and deformations on structures
4. Learn About Design of Structures by Stress Analysis

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learn the basic mechanical behaviour of structures for designing.
Understand how to calculate stress and deformation on structures with different force application
Learn necessary stress analysis for designing

Course Content

Basic principles of statics, Equilibrium equations, Shear force and bending moment diagrams, Stress and Strain, Axial force, Torsion, Bending Moment, Combined stresses, Deflerctions, Buckling

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Application of Mechanics in Engineering
2) Vectoral operations, force and moment vectors
3) Equilibrium Equations
4) Structures (Trusses, Frames etc)
5) Center of Gravity and Moments of Inertia
6) Stress and Strain
7) Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
8) Midterm I - Axial Force
9) Stress and Deformation by Axial force
10) Stress and Deformation by Torsion
11) Stress and Deformation by bending and Deflection
12) Midterm II - Transverse Shear
13) Combined Stresses
14) Buckling

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları
References: Statics and Strength of Materials - Hibbeler, 4 th Edition, Pearson

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Quizzes 4 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 10
Midterms 2 % 40
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 10 6 60
Homework Assignments 5 10 50
Quizzes 4 10 40
Midterms 2 40 80
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 270

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