FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Software Engineering
GBE 251 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Introduction to Biology for Non-majors
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GBE 251
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course is designed to give students a foundation in the basic principles and unifying concepts of biology. Students will develop an understanding of science, the nature of scientific inquiring, and how evolution explains the unity and diversity of all life on Earth. The course focuses on common features that all living organisms share, as well as their unique characteristics. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Introduction of scientific method, different life forms, ecology, properties of living organisms. The course will also describe cell theory, and major molecular components of cells: DNA, RNA and proteins. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | An Introduction to the Science of Life | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon- Pearson. (ISBN: 9780321833334) Chapter 1 |
2 | Scientific Method | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 1 |
3 | Scientific Method | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 1 |
4 | The Chemistry of Life; Amino Acids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 2 |
5 | DNA: The Molecule of Life and DNA, RNA, and Protein | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 6 |
6 | The Cell: The Fundamental Unit of Life, Energy and Life | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 3-4 |
7 | The Cell Cycle and Mitosis, Meiosis | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 5 |
8 | Midterm Exam | - |
9 | Darwinian Evolution, Classification of Living Systems (Nomenclature) | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 7 |
10 | Biodiversity: Microorganisms, Fungi and Plants | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 8-9 |
11 | Biodiversity: Animals | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 10 |
12 | Ecology and Ecosystems | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon-Chapter 11 |
13 | Group Presentations | |
14 | Group Presentations | |
15 | Semestr Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Biology: The Core. Eric J Simon. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780321833334) |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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25
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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35
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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65
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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35
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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2
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28
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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20
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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30
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Project |
-
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0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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20
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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34
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34
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science and Software Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Software Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design, implement, verify, validate, document, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; ability to apply modern methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in software engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex Software Engineering problems. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in Software Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to be able to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices and software applications on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Engineering and Software Engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Software Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Software Engineering. |
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