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 |
GEP0601 | Communication in Local Governments | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Yok |
Course Objectives: | To improve the students’ capability to see their city through a communication perspective, raise their awareness and offers to -experience the process from theories to real campaigns. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1- they will know the communication language and tone of the message and the style of communication of a city 2- they analyze the deep relation between communication and the city with reference to theories. 3- They evaluate the difference between theory and practice. 4- They get aware of how to use theories and compare theories with real life based on real examples 5- They will examine with which insight, theories are applied to their city 6- They will deeply grasp the relation between the communication concept and the city where they live. |
Starting from corporate communication skills in local governments through social marketing, including the international organizations and projects adding value to the city, each subject is explained with the real campaign samples. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | introduction; local governments and communication | |
2) | governments, subsidiaries and corporate communication | |
3) | social marketing | |
4) | social services and municipalities | |
5) | international organizations and the city | |
6) | To add brand value to the city by sports | |
7) | To add brand value to the city by congress and tourism | |
8) | repositioning the annual celebrations and add value to the city | |
9) | To add value to the city by culture and arts | IBB 8th year catalogue |
10) | education and urban life | |
11) | activities for the youths and to add value to the city | |
12) | public transportation in urban life | IBB annual reports |
13) | urban life and environment | |
14) | urban life and technology |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Kampanya örnekleri ve raporları, IBB faaliyet raporları, Istanbul Guide, IBB 8. Yıl kataloğu IBB annual reports, Istanbul guide, various articles, IBB 8th year catalogue |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
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 | 3 | 42 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Total Workload | 92 |
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. | 5 |
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. | 5 |
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. | 5 |
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 |