PSYCHOLOGY
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
BIO1002	Introduction to Biology	Spring	2	0	2	4

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

The course covers basic biology information including chemistry of life, cell, genetics, heredity, animal form and function and organ systems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.	3
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).	4
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.	5
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.	1