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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
MBG4056 Special Topics in Genetics II 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: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND
Course Objectives: Special Topics in Genetics-II 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

This discussion based course will update the students with the most recent advances in the field of genetics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Class notes will be provided
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)

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.