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GENS 201 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Fundemantals of Natural Sciences
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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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GENS 201
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Fall/Spring
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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 |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to teach the students to solve the encountered problems in natural sciences with scientific thinking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Course Description | This course comprises the scientific thinking approach to the encountered problems and the fundamental principles of natural sciences and of life. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Core Courses | |
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Examination of the posted HIM 103 syllabus Prepare how to introduce yourself (write on a piece of paper for your own) (Name, High School, Hobby, and What you expect from this course in one sentence) | |
| 2 | Introduction to Science | Student should read: The Nature of Scientific Thinking (Harvard Graduate School of Education)- the related chapters of the reference material (pages 4-12). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PKQ_M7AtU&t=41s | |
| 3 | Identifying & Describing Problems | Student should read: Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking – Concepts and Tools” (Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder)- the related chapters of the reference material. Student should prepare a short list of daily problems he/she encounters Examination of provided cases and presentations http://www.studygs.net/problem/problemsolvingv1.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B271L3NtAw | |
| 4 | Scientific Methodology | Student should read “A Miniature Guide to Scientific Thinking” (by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder) pages 2-14 and Instructors' Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUP8rFWzVt4 | |
| 5 | Database Searching and Presenting Scientific Information 1. Accessing information and testing its accuracy: Google Scholar -Pubmed 2.How to Prepare an oral presentation? 3.How to prepare a poster presentation? | ||
| 6 | Scientific Persona (Student Oral Presentations) | Preparation of presentations on topics previously selected | |
| 7 | Introduction to Natural Sciences | Instructors’ Notes http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/recipe/ http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/misconceptions/ | |
| 8 | MIDTERM | Contents of weeks 1-7 | |
| 9 | Basic Principles of Earth Sciences | Instructors’ Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGXi_9A__Vc | |
| 10 | Basic Principles of Life I Cell & Homeostasis | Instructors’ Notes Reading basic concepts from Campbell Biology, 10th Edition (Reece, et al.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8 | |
| 11 | Basic Principles of Life II Biomolecules Energy for life Introduction to Metabolism | Insructors’ Notes Basic Medical Biochemistry-A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition (Liebermann and Marks) (Pages 341-347) | |
| 12 | Basic Principles of Life III Basic Structure & Function of Human Body | Instructors’ Notes | |
| 13 | Students’ Oral Presentations Evaluation of a Poster presentation Feedback for the whole course | 1) Student should prepare a summary (slide presentation) of the Project Homework with his/her group, according to “oral presentation guidelines”. The slide presentation (max. 2 slides) should include: Topic of Project-Scientific Question-Hypothesis-Aim and Objectives 2) Student should prepare some questions and also some feedback on the whole course (One good point and one bad point) | |
| 14 | Students’ Poster presentations (Project on Natural Sciences) | Student should prepare his/her poster according to the poster presentation guidelines and hang them on the Poster Area (Block A first floor) before 10:00 in the morning, 17.05.2017. Students should be presenting their posters between 10:00 and 12:50. A review committee will ask questions and review and evaluate the posters. | |
| 15 | FINAL | Weeks 1-15 | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 | LO 6 | LO 7 |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | |||||||||
| Field Work | |||||||||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
3
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15
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| Portfolio | |||||||||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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| Presentation / Jury | |||||||||
| Project | |||||||||
| Seminar / Workshop | |||||||||
| Oral Exams | |||||||||
| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
3
|
42
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| Field Work |
0
|
||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
3
|
5
|
15
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
30
|
30
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| Presentation / Jury |
15
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0
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| Project |
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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10
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10
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| Final Exam |
1
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15
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15
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| Total |
160
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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PC Sub | 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 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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