| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Literacy | EGT720 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Canan DİLEK EREN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understands the nature of science and scientific developments
2) Understands basic science concepts, principles, laws and theories and uses them appropriately
3) Uses scientific processes when solving problems and making decisions
4) Understands the relationship between science and technology, science and environment and their interaction with society.
5) They have the necessary knowledge to take their place in the digital age society.
6) Has the ability to follow technological developments and use them in life.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 6 | High | High | Middle | High | High | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Nature of Science and History of Science
Course Contents
Science Literacy
Weekly Schedule
1) Overview of Science and Technology Practices2) Light, Illumination and Biological Rhythm
3) Genetically modified organisms and foods
4) Genetic Cloning
5) Sustainable technologies and footprint calculations
6) Artificial intelligence
7) Technology and electromagnetic waves
8) Midterm Exam
9) Nanotechnology
10) Chemical explosives
11) Stem cell technology
12) Robotics applications
13) Nuclear power plants
14) Nuclear medicine applications
15) Environmental impacts of science and technology applications
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- SENARYOLARLA DESTEKLENMİŞ FEN VE TEKNOLOJİ UYGULAMALARI Editör: Ayşe Nesibe ÖNDER, Ezgi GÜVEN YILDIRIM
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Case Study
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required