| 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 |
| IF1512 | Introduction to Finance | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 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: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide a firm background about the essentials of corporate finance. This course describes the basic concept and practical applications of Finance theory. The course provides a working knowledge of the tools and analytical conventions used in the practice of corporate finance. The emphasis is on establishing an understanding of the basic elements of financial theory to be used in the application of analytical reasoning to financial management problems. The course is a self-study format aided by presentations, notes, and example problems. The topics will be explained based on problem-solving and are discussed each week during the semester. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1-describe and explain the concept finance and financial management, 2-explain the role, function responsibilities of financial managers, 3-determine the value of the cmpany based on the financial statements and cash flow. 4-compute the value of common stock and- firm on examples, 5-apply discounted cash- flow, 6-determine the methods used in capital budgeting, 7-demonstrate the value of intangible assets and 8-learn special finance techniques. |
| Organization of a firm, principal agent problem, financial markets work, financial markets and institutions, time value of money, pricing Teaching methods of the course are “Lecture, Individual Study, Reading, Discussion, Problem Solving, Case Study, Group Work, Project Preparation” |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Financial Environment: Concepts and Principles | |
| 2) | Financial Environment: Concepts and Principles | |
| 3) | Financial Statement | |
| 4) | Financial Statement Analysis | |
| 5) | Time value of money | |
| 6) | Securities and Valuation | |
| 7) | Introduction to capital budgeting | |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Capital Budgeting | |
| 10) | Cost of Capital | |
| 11) | Short-and Long term capital management | |
| 12) | Assignment | |
| 13) | Assignment | |
| 14) | Special Topics in Finance |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ross-Westerfield-Jordan, Essentials of Corporate Finance, McGraw-Hill Publication. |
| References: | Other Readings Brealey-Myers, Fundamentals of corporate Finance James C. Van Horne-John M. Wachowicz, Fundamentals of Financial Management, 13th edition, Prentice Hall. Berk, N. Finansal Yönetim, 13. baskı., Türkmen yayınevi, İstanbul, 2020. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 9 | 117 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 200 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | 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. | 3 |
| 2) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 |