BÄ°K622 - SEMINAR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SEMINAR BÄ°K622 2nd Semester 0 2 0 1
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Prof.Dr.H.Asuman Özkara 
Course objectiveTo achieve basic knowledge and skills on scientific publishing 
Learning outcomes
  1. Browses scientific databases using proper keywords and selects relevant research articles in biochemistry.
  2. Reads and critically evaluates a research article, reads and summarizes a review article.
  3. Performs literature research on a specific subject and prepares a review article.
  4. Prepares and makes an oral presentation on the same specific subject.
  5. Appreciates research and publication ethics.
Course ContentBrowsing scientific databases; research article literacy; research and publication ethics; critical reading and evaluation of research and review articles; writing a review article; preparing and making an oral presentation. 
ReferencesRecent scientific literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Browsing scientific databases, proper keyword selection
Week 2Research and publication ethics, scientific article literacy
Week 3Discussion on selected topics and relevant articles
Week 4Discussion on selected topics and relevant articles
Week 5Discussion on the title and subtitles of the review article
Week 6Discussion on the title and subtitles of the review article
Week 7Preparation of the review article
Week 8Preparation of the review article
Week 9Preparation of the review article
Week 10Preparation of the review article
Week 11Sözlü sunumların hazırlanması
Week 12Sözlü sunumların hazırlanması
Week 13Sözlü sunumların hazırlanması
Week 14Sözlü sunumların hazırlanması
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar150
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total50
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)326
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11515
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload52630

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The student has detailed knowledge on biomolecules and metabolism; and applies and enhances this knowledge.  X  
2. The student knows and uses the equipment and instruments specific to the field of biochemistry.X    
3. The student has fundamental laboratory knowledge such as laboratory safety and basic biochemical methods, and uses this information.X    
4. Knows basic statistical methods, applies this knowledge to study and interprets the results. X   
5. Knows professional ethics (intellectual property, academic integrity, ethics in human relations: avoids discrimination, values merit, respects privacy etc), research and publication ethics and applies this information.    X
6. Can access printed and electronic databases in the field and has the capacity to follow up recent advances in biochemistry and related fields.    X
7. Comprehends the interaction of biochemistry with other disciplines and makes use of them.    X 
8. By means of theoretical knowledge and critical reasoning, plans the related experiments and puts into practice the relevant experimental approaches to his/her special field of study.  X  
9. Evaluates the results of the study, interprets the data and writes its report.    X 
10. Independently or with the help of an advisor can define a scientific or technical problem, propose a solution and if needed solves the problem.  X  
11. Takes responsibility in collaborative studies, contributes to the studies and works in harmony.X    
12. Makes a presentation on a recent topic in the field of biochemistry.    X
13. Presents or publishes his/her studies in a scientific meeting or a journal.    X
14. Reads, comprehends, interprets and criticizes an article in the field of biochemistry.    X
15. Has proficiency in English required to follow the advances in biochemistry.    X

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