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
CGB4071 Sensory Training Fall 2 0 2 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor GÜLNİHAL ESRA KORKUT
Course Objectives: To learn the development of sense and perception and become able to consult families and professionals

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Basic concepts about sense and perception
2.Approaches about development of perception
3.Factors that effect perception
4.The development process and characteristics of 7 senses

Course Content

The Definition and differences of Sense and Perception, 7 Senses
Sight,Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell, Propriosepsiyon, Balance developmental process, the characteristics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Sensation and Perception; Definitions, Differences, Sense Organs
2) Approaches about sensation and perception, the factors that effect perception
3) Hearing ; Development and supporting at early age
4) Sight; Development and supporting at early age
5) Touch; Development and supporting at early age
6) Taste and Smell; Development and supporting at early age
7) Propriosepsiyon; Development and supporting at early age
8) Balance; Development and supporting at early age
9) Midterm exam
10) Activities support 7 senses; at home and in family
11) Activities support 7 senses; at kindergarten and to professionals
12) Project presentation
13) Project presentation
14) Is there a dominant sense at children? / Discussion

Sources

Course Notes: Dunstan, P.J. (2009), Child Sense, Bantam Books, USA. Lezak Deutsch, M. ( 1983), Neuropsychological Assessment, Oxford University Press, USA. Madi, B. (2011), Öğrenme Beyinde Nasıl Oluşur, 2. Baskı, Efil Yayınevi, İstanbul. Perkins, M. (1983), Sesnsing the World, Hackett Publishing Company, USA. Rookes, P.; Wilson, J. (2000), Perception, Routladge, Great Britain. San Bayhan, P.; Artan, İ. (2004), Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitimi, MORPA Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.
References: Schiffman, H.R. (2001), Sensation and Perception, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA. Silberg, J. (2006), Learning Games Exploring the Senses, Gryphon House Inc., Beltsville.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 10 120
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 150

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. 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