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
DYZ2011	Behavioral Sciences	Spring	2	0	2	3

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

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor ZEYNEP GÜL
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İLKAY TURAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Dialysis Centers
Course Objectives:	To inform the students about learning types, recall and forgetting, development of behavior, perception and events affecting the perception, Personality and personality theories, behavior disorders

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students passing this lesson;

1- Explain the concept of psychology scientifically.
2- Sort learning types.
3- Explain recall and forgetting.
4- Inform about development of behavior with his/her own words.

Course Content

This lesson contains the concepts of psychology, learning types, development of behavior, behavior disorders.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Psychology
2)	Learning Types
3)	Recall and Forgetting
4)	Development of Behavior
5)	Perception and The Events Affecting Perception
6)	Developmental Stages
7)	Personality and Personality Theories
8)	Coping Behavior and Use of Coping
9)	Motivation
10)	Psychological Tests
11)	Behavior Disorders and Treatment
12)	Social Psychology
13)	Concept of "Group"
14)	General Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References:	1- Arkonaç, S., Sosyal Psikoloji, Alfa Yayınevi, İstanbul Psikoloji, 1998 2- Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Davranış Bilimlerine Giriş, 2006.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
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	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	3	5	15
Quizzes	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			75

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