IUE 100 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

Course Name

Orientation and Career Planning

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
IUE 100	Fall	1	0	1	2

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin ÇAĞLAYAN
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course aims to prepare students for university education and campus life and enable them to develop their academic, social and personal skills needed during university education and guide the students to prepare for their professional career.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	use the facilities provided by the academic and administrative units of the university,
2	describe the academic skills such as notetaking, academic reading, accessing information, time management and analytical thinking,
3	explain social skills such as effective communication and entrepreneurship,
4	recognize their strengths and weaknesses using strategies such as goal setting, self-awareness, and mindfulness,
5	they will be able to explain the habits they need to develop for their physical, mental, and spiritual health, as well as the behaviors they should avoid,
6	outline the steps to engage in career planning.

Course Description

The course will help students recognize the skills needed for university life and their career goals. These skills include self-awareness, goal setting, time management, effective communication, mindfulness and analytical thinking. The course will also raise students’ awareness on problems such as addiction and bullying.

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: Aims and Expectations University Life: Academic units, administrative units, and student clubs	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
2	Academic Skills: Learning to learn	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
3	Academic Skills: Instructional technologies	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
4	Academic Skills: Notetaking and academic reading	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
5	Academic Skills: Accessing information and academic integrity	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
6	Personal Skills: Effective Time Management and Analytical Thinking	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
7	Personal Skills: Goal Setting and Self-Awareness	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
8	Quiz
9	Personal Skills: Effective Communication and Entrepreneurship	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
10	Career Planning: CV Writing and Job Interviews	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
11	Career Planning: Experiences, Successes, and Failure Stories	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
12	Healthy Living: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
13	Healthy Living: Addiction, Mindfulness, and Bullying in Relationships	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
14	Environmental Awareness and Sustainability	Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
15	Review of the Semester
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

None

Suggested Readings/Materials

https://uzaktanegitimkapisi.cbiko.gov.tr/Egitimler/

https://ytnk.tv/

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation	3	30
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	2	20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop	1	10
Oral Exams
Midterm	-	-
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	1	16
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	2	8	16
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop	1	3	3
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	-	-	0
Final Exam	1	15	15
		Total	50

#	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.		-	-	X	-	-