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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG4055 | Special Topics in Genetics 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. |
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 ELIZABETH HEMOND |
Course Objectives: | Special Topics in Genetics-I course aims to analyze publications in genetics in terms of hypothesis, methodology, results and impact on scientific background. Students will also be able to follow the most recent advances in genetics. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Acquire knowledge about the innovations in the field of genetics. 2. Discuss the validity of this information. 3. Discuss how to make a hypothesis, outline a research, and validate the data obtained. 4. Evaluate how the new information is applied into research. |
This discussion based course will update the students with the most recent advances in the field of genetics. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Article discussion | |
2) | Article discussion | |
3) | Article discussion | |
4) | Article discussion | |
5) | Presentations | |
6) | Article discussion | |
7) | Article discussion | |
8) | Overview | |
9) | Article discussion | |
10) | Presentations | |
11) | Article discussion | |
12) | Article discussion | |
13) | Article discussion | |
14) | Article discussion |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Course notes will be supplied. |
References: | 1. iGenetics: A Molecular Approach with Mastering Genetics, Peter J. Russell, Third Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2010 (ISBN-13: 978-0-321-56976-9) 2. Concepts of Genetics, William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Tenth Edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2011 (ISBN-13: 978-0321732330) 3. Genes X, Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2009 (ISBN-13: 978-0763766320)" |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 15 |
Project | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 10 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 25 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 75 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 158 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | "To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices. " | |
2) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices. | |
3) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
4) | To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care. | |
5) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
6) | "To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. " | |
7) | "To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. " | |
8) | "To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. " | |
9) | "To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research. " | |
10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
12) | To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession. |