PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
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
MBG4060	Special Topics in Biotechnology	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 Biotechnology course aims to analyze publications in biotechnology in terms of hypothesis, methodology, results and impact on scientific background. Students will also be able to follow the most recent advances in biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Acquire knowledge about the innovations in the field of biotechnology.
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 biotechnology.

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:	Weekly notes will be provided
References:	Introduction to Biotechnology , William J. Thieman, Michael A. Palladino, Third Edition, Benjamin Cummings Publish., 2012 (ISBN-13: 978-0321766113)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Presentation	2	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
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 have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.	2
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	1
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
4)	To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care.	1
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	3
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	1
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions.	3
8)	To be able to use skills for effective communication.	5
9)	To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively.	1
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	1
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	1
12)	To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity.	4