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
FTV3935	Radio Programming	Spring	3	0	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. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor ERHAN KONUK
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective of the course is to give vision on the making of a radio programme through the introduction of the structure of a radio programme. Although this is not a course about the structure of the radio stations, the structure of the stations (the positions in a radio station, radio formats etc) will be examined in order to situate the topic in a wider context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Will be able to define the concepts of radio prgramme and programmer.
2. Recognize the definitions of different positions in a radio station.
3. Recognize the differences between different positions and job titles.
4. Will be able to name different types of radio programmes.
5. Will be able to name different radio formats.
6. Recognize the corporate staff organization in both the state and the private radio stations.
7. Will be able to name reportage and interview types.
8. Make the montage of a radio programme.
9. Share the experiences of important radio programmers.
10. Will be able to understand the importance of advertisement, news, promotion and budget for a radio station.

Course Content

This is a radio programme creating course in which general structure of a radio station is examined.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Radio Programming
2)	The Departments in a Radio Station
3)	The Broadcaster, The Programmer, The Presenter, The DJ, The producer
4)	Radio Formats, The Radio Shows (Live, Band, etc.)
5)	Different Styles of Interviewing
6)	Editing (The editing sets, the studios)
7)	Visiting a Radio Station or a Record Studio
8)	Meeting with famous radio stars (DJ, Presenter etc.), pop singers, groups or artists
9)	The Commercials, The News
10)	The promotions and the budgets
11)	Radio Broadcasting in Turkey
12)	Radio Broadcasting in the world
13)	Practice in the studio
14)	Review for the final exam

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	2	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	10	50
Presentations / Seminar	3	25
Midterms	1	4
Final	1	4
Total Workload		125

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