FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

ENG 101 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Academic Skills in English I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ENG 101
Fall
2
2
3
3

Course Objectives English 101 is a compulsory course for freshman students. English 101 focuses on the cognitive skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course uses current reading and listening texts and focuses on how to understand relevant parts of a text, how to read quickly and effectively, how to relate different ideas from multiple texts and how to use texts as sources for an output task. In speaking and writing, the course focuses on using sources, paraphrasing, quoting, summarising and synthesizing. The students will learn how to write coherent, concise informative or persuasive responses to writing questions supporting their point of view.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • recognise the relationship between ideas in academic texts
  • research an academic topic using a variety of sources
  • summarise information in an academic text
  • paraphrase information in an academic text
  • quote information in an academic text
  • synthesize information in an academic text.
  • write texts on an academic topic presenting their own view point
Course Description This course aims at preparing students to use academic skills in English.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction: Course objectives and assessment - Unit 1: Communication at University (Part A) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 15-16
2 Unit 1:Communication at University (Part B-C) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 16-25
3 Unit 1:Communication at University (Part D-E)- Unit 2: Colour and Design (Part A) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 26-32
4 Unit 2: Colour and Design (Part B-C) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 39-48
5 Unit 2: Colour and Design (Part D-E) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 49-58
6 Unit 2: Colour and Design (Part F) - Assignment Planning - Written Assignment Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 59-63
7 End of Unit Tests - Unit 3: Production Planning (Part A) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 33-36,64-70 -Blackboard
8 Midterm Exam Week
9 Unit 3: Production Planning (Part B-C) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 85-93
10 Unit 3: Production Planning (Part D-E) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 94-95
11 Unit 4: Social Networking (Part A-B) - Assignment Planning - Written Assignment Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 105-109
12 Unit 4: Social Networking (Part C-D) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 110-124
13 Unit 4: Social Networking (Part E) Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 119-124
14 Assignment Planning - Written Assignment- End of Unit Tests Blackboard
15 Review of the semester Afacan,A. & Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 96-103, 125-130 - Blackboard
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Afacan,A. , Akpınar Wilsing,N. (2022). Anchor 1: Reinforcing English Language Skills in an Academic Context. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. ISBN: 9786057025777

Suggested Readings/Materials

Supplementary material to be prepared when necessary by the course instructors

 

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
1
15
Homework / Assignments
1
5
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
16
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
1
4
4
Homework / Assignments
1
4
4
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
4
4
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
6
6
Final Exam
1
8
8
    Total
106

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
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.

X
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.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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