BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| 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 |
| POL3501 | Career Development in Political Science and International Relations | 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: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
| Course Objectives: | Öz farkındalık ve kariyer, karar verme becerileri ve kariyer planlama, yazılı iletişim, iş arama, başvuru yapma, motivasyon mektubu hazırlama, işe alınma, iş bulmada internet ve sosyal medyanın kullanımı, LinkedIn sitesi hazırlama, uluslararası örgütler, sivil toplum örgütleri ve özel sektörde çalışma hayatı, diplomasi ve dış ilişkiler servislerinde çalışma hayatı, medyada çalışma hayatı. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify the communication style in career applications II. Differentiate between a resume and a cover letter III. Create a LinkedIn website IV. Prepare for successful interviews V. Articulate themselves properly in Statement of Purpose |
Course Content
| 1st Week: Introduction 2nd Week: Self-awareness, self-knowledge and career 3rd Week: Decision skills and career decision making 4th Week: World in change and careering 5th Week: Written communications in job hunting Student Portfolio I: Resume and a cover letter 6th Week: Recruitment and employment Guidelines for the Student Portfolio II will be detailed by the instructor. 7th Week: Web and social media in job hunting Student Portfolio II: Preparation and completion of a LinkedIn website with at least 10 connections, including the instructor. 8th Week: Working in Global Politics: International Organisations 9th Week: Working in Global Politics: Non-Governmental Organisations 10th Week: Diplomacy and foreign affairs 11th Week: Working in Global Economy: Private Sector 12th Week: Working in Media Student Portfolio III: Interview report with the selected professional (Guideline will be provided in Week 6) 13th Week: Academic Pathways and Global Education Student Portfolio IV: Statement of Purpose for * two different universities with different graduate programs 14th Week: Review |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | 1st Week: Introduction | |
| 2) | 2nd Week: Self-awareness, self-knowledge and career | |
| 3) | 3rd Week: Decision skills and career decision making | |
| 4) | 4th Week: World in change and careering | |
| 5) | Written communications in job hunting | |
| 6) | Student Portfolio I: Recruitment and employment | |
| 7) | Web and social media in job hunting | |
| 8) | Student Portfolio II: Working in Global Politics - International Organisations | |
| 9) | Working in Global Politics: Non-Governmental Organisations | |
| 10) | Diplomacy and foreign affairs | |
| 11) | Working in Global Economy: Private Sector | |
| 12) | Working in Media | |
| 13) | Student Portfolio III: Academic Pathways and Global Education | |
| 14) | Student Portfolio IV: Review |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Articles in Course Package |
| References: | Articles in Course Package |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 13 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 2 | % 40 |
| Project | 2 | % 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 | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 70 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 1 |
| Project | 2 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 150 | |
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 |