PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BIO1002 | Introduction to Biology | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to introduce biology at an entry level. Basic concepts in biology is given by examining the organism from molecular and cellular to systems level. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define basic concepts in biology. 2. Recognize the chemistry of life. 3. Recognize the contents of the cell and its working principles. 4. Define the concepts in heredity. 5. Define basic concepts in genetics. 6. Recognize the main principles of animal form and function. 7. Recognize several organ systems of the human body. 8. Compare the organism at molecular, cellular and system level. |
The course covers basic biology information including chemistry of life, cell, genetics, heredity, animal form and function and organ systems. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Biology today | Reading |
2) | Essential chemistry | Reading |
3) | Molecules of life | Reading |
4) | A tour of the cell | Reading |
5) | The working cell / Cellular respiration | Reading |
6) | Cellular basis of reproduction | Reading |
7) | Patterns of inheritance | Reading |
8) | Overview | Reading |
9) | Structure and function of DNA / Gene regulation | Reading |
10) | Unifying concepts of animal structure and function | Reading |
11) | The body’s defense mechanisms | Reading |
12) | Hormones and endocrine system | Reading |
13) | Nervous, sensory and motor systems | Reading |
14) | Overview | Reading |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Course notes will be supplied. |
References: | 1)Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology, Simon-Reece-Dickey, Third Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2010 (ISBN 13: 978-0-321-66017-6) (REQUIRED READING) 2)Campbell Biology, Reece-Urry-Cain-Wasserman-Minorsky-Jackson, Ninth Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2011 (ISBN 13: 978-0-321-73975-9) 3)Basic Concepts in Biology, Cecie Starr, Thomson Learning Inc., 2003 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 3 |
2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 4 |
3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | |
4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 4 |
5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 3 |
6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | 4 |
7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 5 |
8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | |
9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |