GEP1641 Genesis of LifeBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
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
GEP1641 Genesis of Life Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : RA İBRAHİM ERTUĞRUL YALÇIN
Course Objectives: Within the scope of the Genesis of Life course, it aims to teach the original history and physiological development processes of organisms. It is aimed to understand the variability between populations through phenotype and genotype differences.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1. To recognize the typical structural and physiological characteristics of living things.
2. To recognize the evolutionary history of organisms.
3. To examine the physiological development processes of organisms.
4. To examine the populations of a species in terms of hereditary-based traits.
5. To classfy basic concepts about the origin of life.
6. To recognize the environmental adaptations of organisms.

Course Content

In this course, students will be taught the origin of life and the basic concepts of evolutionary biology by explaining organisms' evolutionary history and physiological development processes. In addition, students will be able to understand the current importance of evolutionary biology and evaluate environmental adaptations and modern scientific applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts on the Genesis of Life
2) Genesis of Life and Evolution Theories
3) Biodiversity and Classification
4) Phylogenetic Trees and Evolutionary Relationships of Organisms
5) Basic Principles of Evolutionary Biology
6) The Role of Genetic Variation and Natural Selection; Adaptation and Environmental Adaptations of Living Organisms
7) Cell Biology and Physiology on the Genesis of Life
8) Midterm
9) Cellular Structures, Physiology, and Functions of Organisms
10) Evolutionary Biology and Current Applications
11) Applications of Evolutionary Biology in Genetic Engineering, Medicine, and Environmental Sciences
12) The Impact of Evolutionary Biology on Today's Scientific Discoveries and Social Problems
13) Presentation/Seminar
14) Presentation/Seminar

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kitap Adı: "Biological Science"
Yazarlar: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, and Jeff Carmichael
Yayınevi: Pearson
Yıl: 2019
ISBN-13: 9780135934302

Kitap Adı: "Oxford Handbook of Evolution, Biology, and Society"
Yazar: Dr. Rosemary Hopcroft
Yayınevi: Oxford University Press
Yıl: 2018
ISBN-13: 9780190299323
References: Book: "Biological Science"
Authors: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, and Jeff Carmichael
Publishet: Pearson
Year: 2019
ISBN-13: 9780135934302

Book: "Oxford Handbook of Evolution, Biology, and Society"
Author: Dr. Rosemary Hopcroft
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2018
ISBN-13: 9780190299323

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Presentation 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
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 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 11 4 44
Presentations / Seminar 2 18 36
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 123

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 Nutrition and Dietetics 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 assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.)
4) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research.
5) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
6) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
7) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
8) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
9) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
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 take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition.
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.