| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 2 | BIO102 | BIOLOGY | 4+0+0 | 4 | 4 | 14.05.2026 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Learning fundamental knowledge about molecular biology
Analyzing health-related problems
Providing interdisciplinary solutions to these problems
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Course Content
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The Biology course introduces students to the essential principles of modern biology with a focus on molecular and cellular levels. Students will examine the structure and function of biological macromolecules, the organization of cells and organelles, and fundamental energy processes. They will also explore genetic information flow and regulation and gain a foundational understanding to support future studies in nanobiology and nanobiotechnology.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Active learning methods will be included.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. Aysun Cebeci Aydın
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Campbell's Biology and lecture notes
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Course Notes
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Lecture notes
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Documents
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Campbell's Biology
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Assignments
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Haftalık okuma
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Exams
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MT ve Final sınavı
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Quiz/Küçük Sınav
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4
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%
20
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Ödev
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2
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%
10
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Final examination
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1
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40
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Diğer (Staj vb.)
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1
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%
30
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Total
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8
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Tartışma
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7
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1
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7
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Yazılı Sınav
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1
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20
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20
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Ev Ödevi
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2
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6
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12
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Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi
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4
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1
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4
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Soru Çözümü
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6
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1
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6
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Tekrar Anlatım
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2
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2
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4
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Araştırma
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3
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5
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15
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İnceleme
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2
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8
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16
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Kişisel Çalışma
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8
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3
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24
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Ders dışı çalışma
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2
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14
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28
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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4
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56
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Asenkron Ders
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1
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2
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2
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Final Sınavı
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1
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30
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30
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 7,5
224
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Using fundamental knowledge in molecular biology, discuss available solutions to current problems in health and disease |
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3
| Gaining interdisciplinary perspective in connecting engineering and science |
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4
| Demonstrating ability to communicate knowledge about a research topic including critical analysis and presentation |
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3
| Describe the fundamentals of biology |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 2 |
Basic chemistry for molecular biology
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Cell structure, organelles
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DNA structure and its properties
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RNA and protein synthesis I
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RNA and protein synthesis II
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Genes, genomes and chromosomes I
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Genes, genomes and chromosomes II
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| 9 |
DNA replication
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Recombinant DNA
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Transcription
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Regulation of the transcription
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Translation
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Regulation of the translation
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Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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