GEAR 214 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

Course Name

Presentation Skills in Communication

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEAR 214	Fall/Spring	1	2	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language
Course Type	Second Foreign Language
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Tuğrul Atasoy
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course aims to improve in students two very important and desirable skills in interpersonal communication: (1) Communicating effectively and efficiently using audio-visual media; (2) Persuading the audience into complying with the aim of the presentation / presenter.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discuss the importance of what the audience understands is what they were intended to understand through hands-on experience
2	Implement persuasive skills so as to meet their communication objectives
3	Make presentations by evaluating the dynamic nature of the business world and their communication goals
4	Implement acquired skills to make presentations that have a particular business goal
5	Compare the effectiveness of nonverbal and verbal communication in presentations

Course Description

This course aims to equip the students with the fifth language proficiency skill: Sharing information through effective presentations (the original four were: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) It aims to create awareness regarding the importance of interpersonal communication skills and does this through both theory and practice.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction of Lecture Sources and Software Explanation of the general design and approach of the course. First exposure to the process of communication, past and present.	Just come to class with an open mind.
2	Weekly subjects, presentations skills, verbal / non-verbal communication Non-verbal communication in more detail	Course Book: Business Communication Today, Bovée, Courtland, & Thill, John V., 12th Edition, 2014, Prentice Hall,
3	Warm up: Why you need presentation skills, importance of communication in business, FAQ / Q&A, The meaning of effective communication	Chapter 1 (pp 40 – 68)
4	5W1H approach to successful communication Secrets of successful orators	Chapter 4 (pp 123 – 148)
5	Express your feelings through role-play Sample presentations	Chapter 5 (pp 152 – 177)
6	What to present: Content, idea, tip Idea generation techniques: Story-teller's tour, Brain-storming, Utilizing field sources, et al.	Chapter 6 (pp 182 – 206)
7	Persuasive messages: AIDA as the road plan Sample presentations	Chapter 12
8	How to find and process information Secondary sources Primary sources How to present words, typography, visuals, symbols, fonts and other written characters, use of colors	Chapter 7, 8, 9 summary; Short review of Chapter 6 Steve Jobs in Apple videos
9	How to write a manuscript format report as a basis for the presentation	Chapters 14 and 15 (pp 437 – 494)
10	How to prepare a professional presentation	Chapters 16 and 17 (pp 506 – 552)
11	MIDTERM EXAM
12	Student Presentations
13	Student Presentations
14	Student Presentations
15	Review of the semester
16	Final Project

Course Notes/Textbooks

Course Book: Business Communication Today, Bovée, Courtland, & Thill, John V., 12th Edition, 2014, Prentice Hall,

Suggested Readings/Materials

A long list to be presented by the Lecturer on the opening day

TED talks

Videos to be supplied by the Lecturer

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation	1	15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	10
Presentation / Jury	2	40
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	12	12
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	20	20
Presentation / Jury	2	25	50
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	30	30
Final Exam			0
		Total	160

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.		-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.		-	-	-	-	-