Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
GER201 |
BİYOLOJİK YAŞLANMA TEORİLERİ I |
3 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
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Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
To learn the general concepts of biology in order to understand the causes of biological aging and to teach the relationship between cellular aging. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Introduction to biological aging; scientific method in gerontobiology; importance of water, inorganic / organic compounds and biomolecules for living organisms; metabolism; cell structure and functions, cell division, stem cell, cell death; textures. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Recognize biomolecules which are the building blocks of biological structure |
Recognize the cell which is the structural and functional unit of living things |
Comprehend the causes and types of cell death. |
Distinguish cell types and stem cells. |
Knows the cell life cycle. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to Biological Aging |
Expression |
2 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Scientific method in gerontobiology |
Expression |
3 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
carbohydrates |
Expression |
4 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
proteins |
Expression |
5 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
enzymes |
Expression |
6 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
lipids |
Expression |
7 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Water, inorganic / organic compounds and vitamins |
Expression |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Metabolism |
Expression |
10 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Cell structure |
Expression |
11 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Cell functions |
Expression |
12 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Cell types and stem cells |
Expression |
13 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
Cell division and cell death |
Expression |
14 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
textures |
Expression |
15 |
The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read. |
textures |
Expression |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
General biology books |
Instructor's lecture notes |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
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4 |
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2 |
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
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4 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
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3 |
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2 |
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
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5 |
2 |
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Joins actively to the teamwork.
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2 |
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2 |
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
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3 |
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3 |
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
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4 |
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2 |
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
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3 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
It has the performance to support all kinds of biological, social and social patient patients related to aging.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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4 |
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
3 |
6 |
18 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
10 |
6 |
60 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
3 |
6 |
18 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
2 |
4 |
8 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
35 |
0 |
151 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
151 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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