Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Food Engineering (English 30%) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hatice Ebrar KIRTIL
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hatice Ebrar KIRTIL
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to gain an understanding of biology core concepts to enable students to better comprehend food science courses in the upcoming years.
Course Content
The content of this course is the chemical contents of life, cell, metabolism, prokaryotic life, forms and functions of plants and animals, the concept of genetics and biotechnology.
Required Resources
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Recommended Resources
Campbell Biology (Campbell Biology Series) 11th Edition
Explanations
Midterm: 30%
Quiz: 10%
Ödev:10%
Final Exam: 50%
Rules
The final exam covers subjects of the entire semester. The date, time and place of the final exam are announced by the Dean's Office.
Rules and Reminders
- Attendance: According to the regulation, if a student does not attend 30% of the total course hours, he / she will fail the course (DZ).
- Late Arrival: You are expected to attend the class in a timely manner. Please note that late arrival to 3 courses will be counted as 1 complete absenteeism. Late arrival to the class is defined as follows: The first 10 minutes after the course has started.
- Getting Help: It is important for your education to ask questions about the course during the lectures or during office hours. We recommend that our students get help if necessary.
- Academic honesty: It is expected that the student would make his / her own effort and take part in the studies that will lead to the course grade. In cases of non-ethical situations such as plagiarism and copying, disciplinary proceedings will be held according to IZU regulations and the student will be subject to necessary sanctions.
- The evaluations stated in this document shall be fixed and no extra compensation shall be allowed for the purpose of raising the grade.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify different cell types and describe their structures.
- Explain the basic functions of animals.
- Explain the basic functions of plants.
- Describe the fundamental characteristics of living organisms (PÖÇ-1).
- Define the main classes of biological macromolecules (PÖÇ-1).
Core Area Distribution
(42) Life Sciences%60 (44) Physical Sciences%40
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionPresentation
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syllabus & Introduction | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 2 | The chemical content of life | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 3 | Carbon and the molecular diversity of life | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 4 | A tour of the cell | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 5 | Membrane transporter and cell signaling | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 6 | An introduction to metabolism | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 7 | Cell respiration and fermentatiton | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Photosythesis | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 10 | The Cell Cycle | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 11 | Microorganisms | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 12 | Plant form and function | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 13 | Animal form and function | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 14 | Introduction to Genetics | Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition) |
| 15 | Genel Tekrar | Genel Tekrar |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |