MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
COP3812 | Futurists' Association - Future Information | Spring | 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: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | 1.Fundamentals of Future Studiesa. Future Studies as an Academic Disciplineb. Methods - Tools - Scenarios in Future Studiesc. T-Shaped Person Skills and Emerging Professions d. Entrepreneurship 2. Future of Industry & Economy a. Cryptocurrency – Digital Tradeb. Industry 4.0 - Internet of Things c.New Service Design 2.Future of Industry & Economyd. Future of Work e. Commercialization 3. Future of Science & Technology a. Artificial Intelligence & Robotics b. 3D Printers and Mass Democracyc. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality d. Science and Technology Policy 3. Future of Science & Technologye. Gene Technology - Livingsf. Healthy Life - Longevityg. Smart Houses - Smart Cities - Every Smart Places h. Technology and R&D Management i. Innovation 3. Future of Science & Technologyj. Transportation - Logisticsk. Future of Energy and Resources l. Strategic Technology Analysis 4. Life in Future a. Individual - Family - Society in Future b. Technology Assessment 4. Life in Future (Part 2) b. Education c. Art (Sense & Perception)d. Daily Life: "Welfare" Notione. Sportf. Entertainmentg.Social Communication Channels - Virtual Individuals & Impacts 5. Future of Health a. Augmented human - Reinforced Body b. Technology Foresight and Forecasting 5. Future of Health (Part 2) c. Future Hospital Conceptd. Future of Alimentation 5. Future of Health (Part 3)e. Future Directions of Mind and Brain f. New Product Design 6. Global Threats a.Climatic changes – Environmental Pollution and Natural Catastrophesb. New Generation Wars- Cyber Attacks- Securityc. Refugees – Future of 65 Millions Global Guests 7.Intellectual Notionsa. Law - Morals - Universal Values - Ethics b. Religion - Beliefs - Mythc. Psychologyd. Frontground (Self - Future) Evaluation of the course |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to teach the awareness of positive foresights generated by the studies of social science and technology experts, along with methodological approaches. This awareness helps overall efforts for making a better future of humankind on multidisciplinary environments such as physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, urbanism, architecture, sociology, political sciences, education, ethics etc |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The course arouses the necessary duty to take actions for understanding the future from today. Preparing oneself for future and shaping it for the benefit of the humankind is possible with identifying and completing the certain processes. Students who successfully complete the course are inquired and become self-aware on to be able to simply the complex structure of future along with the tools, methods and scenario studies, ensure it is widely understandable and adopt the accurate and beneficial ones for the society, livings and earth. |
This course provides a broad introduction at conceptual level, such as main components of futurism, main methodologies and scenario studies. Interactive learning that includes contributions and participations of students will be required. Each conceptual topic has a potential of considering as a profession area. Topics include “Future of Science &Technology and accordingly Economy, Industry 4.0, Digitalisation of Money, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality,Health in Future , Medicine and Life, Gene Technology, Augmented Human, Future of Mind and Brain , Global Threats, Law, Universal Values and the expected change on ethics will be mentioned and discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | a. Bilimsel Disiplin Olarak Gelecek Bilgisib. Gelecek Bilgisinde Kullanılan Yöntemler - Araçlar – Senaryolarc. T-insan Becerileri – Yeni Meslekler d. Girişimcilik | |
2) | a. Sayısal Para – Sayısal Ticaretb. Endüstri 4.0 – Nesnelerin İnterneti c. Yeni Hizmet Tasarımı | |
3) | d. Gelecekte iş e. İş Planı, Ticarileşme | |
4) | a. Yapay Zeka & Robotlar b. 3 Boyutlu Yazıcılar ve Kitlesel Demokratikleşmec. Sanal Gerçeklik – Arttırılmış Gerçeklik (VR-AR) d. Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikası | |
5) | e. Gen Teknolojisi – Canlılarf. Sağlıklı Yaşam - Uzun Ömürg. Akıllı Evler - Akıllı Şehirler - Akıllı Her Yer h. Teknoloji ve Ar-Ge Yönetimi i. Yenilik | |
6) | j. Ulaşım – Lojistikk. Gelecekte Kaynaklar ve Enerji l. Stratejik Teknoloji Analizi | |
7) | a. Gelecekte Birey – Aile – Toplum Yapısı b. Teknoloji Değerlendirmesi | |
8) | b. Eğitimc. Sanat (Duyular & Algı Kanalları)d. Günlük Hayat: Refah kavramıe. Sporf. Eğlenceg. Sosyal İletişim Kanalları - Sanal Bireyler – Etkileri | |
9) | Yeni Hastane Konseptid. Beslenmenin Geleceği | |
10) | a. Arttırılmış İnsan - Güçlendirilmiş Beden b. Teknoloji Öngörüsü ve Tahmini | |
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14) | a. İklim Değişikliği – Çevresel Kirlenme ve Felaketlerb. Yeni Nesil Savaşlar – Siber Saldırılar- Güvenlikc. Mülteciler – 65 Milyon Küresel Misafirin Geleceği | |
15) | a. Hukuk- Ahlak- Evrensel Değerler –Etikb. Din – İnanç - Mitosc. Psikolojid. Özgelecek Dersin değerlendirilmesi | |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: | Hines, A., Bishop, P.C. (2006). Thinking abaut the Future.USA: Hinesight Edition. Bishop. P.C., Hines, A. (2012). Teaching about the Future. USA: Palgrave MAcmillan. Mesko, B. (2017). The guide to the Future Medicine. USA: Webicina Kft. Susskind, R., Susskind, D. (2017). The Future of the professions. USA: Oxford University Press. Brnjolfsson, E., McAfee, A. (2016). The second mechine age. New York ve London: W. W. Norton & Campany. Tarhan, U. (2017). T-İnsan. İstanbul: Ceres Yayınları. Naam, R. (2016). Sınırsız kaynak. İstanbul: Nail Kitapevi. Gore, A. (2014). Gelecek.İstanbul: Mediacat. |
References: | Hines, A., Bishop, P.C. (2006). Thinking abaut the Future.USA: Hinesight Edition. Bishop. P.C., Hines, A. (2012). Teaching about the Future. USA: Palgrave MAcmillan. Mesko, B. (2017). The guide to the Future Medicine. USA: Webicina Kft. Susskind, R., Susskind, D. (2017). The Future of the professions. USA: Oxford University Press. Brnjolfsson, E., McAfee, A. (2016). The second mechine age. New York ve London: W. W. Norton & Campany. Tarhan, U. (2017). T-İnsan. İstanbul: Ceres Yayınları. Naam, R. (2016). Sınırsız kaynak. İstanbul: Nail Kitapevi. Gore, A. (2014). Gelecek.İstanbul: Mediacat. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 2 | % 15 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 25 |
Project | 1 | % 10 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 142 |
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 |