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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
GEP0604 Interpersonal Communication Fall 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: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Instructor NAZMİYE ARDUÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to examine interpersonal communication in terms of shaping and sustaining human relations, and the role of interpersonal communication in the development of individual identity and how it can be used as a tool to improve the communication of people with social interaction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
First of all, students are taught how to obtain information that will enable them to know themselves and other people. At the beginning of each lesson, the student is given an olay event-situation cek to reflect on the subject of the week and a discussion is opened on it. Then, in the light of scientific and social data, the situation is explained and information is compiled. Academicians, writers, artists and practitioners who are experts in their fields are invited as speakers.

Course Content

This course covers the impact of social context, culture, identity and roles on face-to-face communication. In this course, interpersonal communication elements are analyzed within the framework of case studies. Students are expected to participate in the discussion and prepare a group project.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: BASIC CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES
2) AN OVERVIEW OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS
3) START AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
4) LISTENING IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
5) INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND EMPATHY IN COMMUNICATION
6) OPENING YOURSELF IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
7) NON-PERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
8) MIDTERM!
9) SECURITY IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
10) CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
11) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations
15) Student Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: KİŞİLERARASI İLİŞKİLER ve ETKİLİ İLETİŞİM
Editör: Alim Kaya 6. Baskı 2014, Pegem Akademi
References: Etkili İletişimin Önündeki 8 Engel, Kevin Hogan, Yakamoz Kitap, 2003.
İletişimsizlik Becerisi, Kadir Özer, 2000, Sistem Y.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 5 5
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 96

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) 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