| Course Name | Fundemantals of Natural Sciences |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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| GENS 201 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Service Course | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to teach the students to solve the encountered problems in natural sciences with scientific thinking |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course comprises the scientific thinking approach to the encountered problems and the fundamental principles of natural sciences and of life. |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Examination of the posted HIM 103 syllabus Prepare how to introduce yourself (write on a piece of paper for your own) (Name, High School, Hobby, and What you expect from this course in one sentence) |
| 2 | Introduction to Science | Student should read: The Nature of Scientific Thinking (Harvard Graduate School of Education)- the related chapters of the reference material (pages 4-12). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PKQ_M7AtU&t=41s |
| 3 | Identifying & Describing Problems | Student should read: Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking – Concepts and Tools” (Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder)- the related chapters of the reference material. Student should prepare a short list of daily problems he/she encounters Examination of provided cases and presentations http://www.studygs.net/problem/problemsolvingv1.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B271L3NtAw |
| 4 | Scientific Methodology | Student should read “A Miniature Guide to Scientific Thinking” (by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder) pages 2-14 and Instructors' Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUP8rFWzVt4 |
| 5 | Database Searching and Presenting Scientific Information 1. Accessing information and testing its accuracy: Google Scholar -Pubmed 2.How to Prepare an oral presentation? 3.How to prepare a poster presentation? | |
| 6 | Scientific Persona (Student Oral Presentations) | Preparation of presentations on topics previously selected |
| 7 | Introduction to Natural Sciences | Instructors’ Notes http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/recipe/ http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/misconceptions/ |
| 8 | MIDTERM | Contents of weeks 1-7 |
| 9 | Basic Principles of Earth Sciences | Instructors’ Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGXi_9A__Vc |
| 10 | Basic Principles of Life I Cell & Homeostasis | Instructors’ Notes Reading basic concepts from Campbell Biology, 10th Edition (Reece, et al.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8 |
| 11 | Basic Principles of Life II Biomolecules Energy for life Introduction to Metabolism | Insructors’ Notes Basic Medical Biochemistry-A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition (Liebermann and Marks) (Pages 341-347) |
| 12 | Basic Principles of Life III Basic Structure & Function of Human Body | Instructors’ Notes |
| 13 | Students’ Oral Presentations Evaluation of a Poster presentation Feedback for the whole course | 1) Student should prepare a summary (slide presentation) of the Project Homework with his/her group, according to “oral presentation guidelines”. The slide presentation (max. 2 slides) should include: Topic of Project-Scientific Question-Hypothesis-Aim and Objectives 2) Student should prepare some questions and also some feedback on the whole course (One good point and one bad point) |
| 14 | Students’ Poster presentations (Project on Natural Sciences) | Student should prepare his/her poster according to the poster presentation guidelines and hang them on the Poster Area (Block A first floor) before 10:00 in the morning, 17.05.2017. Students should be presenting their posters between 10:00 and 12:50. A review committee will ask questions and review and evaluate the posters. |
| 15 | FINAL | Weeks 1-15 |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
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| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 3 | 15 |
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exam | ||
| Midterm | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 5 | 60 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 3 | 5 | |
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 30 | |
| Presentation / Jury | 15 | ||
| Project | |||
| Seminar / Workshop | |||
| Oral Exam | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | |
| Final Exams | 1 | 15 | |
| Total | 160 |
| # | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level. | |||||
| 2 | Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments. | |||||
| 3 | Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it. | |||||
| 4 | Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field. | |||||
| 5 | Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it. | |||||
| 6 | Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets. | |||||
| 7 | Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 8 | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering. | |||||
| 9 | Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level. | |||||
| 10 | Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
