Biology (CEAC516) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Biology CEAC516 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. S. Belgin İşgör
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To give information about basic concepts of biology as life science and biological systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To introduce the participants about the concepts of chemistry of life and remind the concepts of atoms, elements, compunds molecules and the ph scale.
  • Introduce the participants the basic concepts about structure of cell and organelles and their functions
  • to inform the students about the human organizations such as; blood, circulation, respiration, digestion, nervous and exrection systems.
  • The expression of the chromosomes and chromosomal inheritance together with genetics.
  • to give short informations about biotechnology and its applications.
Course Content The cellular basis of life, chemical constituents, the role of cell membrane, cellular energy, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, control of cellular activity, cell reproduction and genetic basis of life.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Chemistry of life, elements, atoms, compounds, molecules, pH scales.
2 Biomolecules; carbohydrates, proteins
3 Biomolecules; lipids, nucleic acids
4 Cell structure and functions
5 Cell membrane structure and function, cellular organelles structure and functions
6 Human organization; blood and circulation
7 Human organization; respiration
8 MIDTERM I
9 Human organization; digestion
10 Nervous system
11 Chromosomes and chromosomal inheritance
12 MIDTERM II
13 Genetics
14 DNA and Biotechnology
15 FINAL EXAMINATION

Sources

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 The knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
10 The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
11 Knowledge of the standards utilized in software engineering applications.
12 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
14 Knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Knowledge of the effects of software engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety.
16 Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 An ability to apply algorithmic principles, mathematical foundations, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems with the trade-offs involved in design choices.
18 The ability to apply engineering approach to the development of software systems by analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, validating and maintaining software systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 10 3 30
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 16 32
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 124