ACADEMIC CATALOG

BIOL460 SPECIAL PROJECT

Course Code:	2380460
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3 (0.00 - 6.00)
ECTS Credit:	6.0
Department:	Biology
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. AYŞE ELİF ERSON BENSAN
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.

By the end of this course, students will be able to carry out certain laboratory techniques in a research lab and write a scientific report.

All students planning to add this course should read the course policy below.

Research project carried out under the supervision of a staff member. Offered to 4th year students with a cumulative average of 3.00 or above.

By the end of this course, students will be able to

-define the scientific approach to carry out a research project

-design and carry out experiments in a research lab

-evaluate the results of the experiments

-write a scientific report

Level of Contribution
#	Program Outcomes	0	1	2	3
1	Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology.				✔
2	Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety.				✔
3	Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology.				✔
4	Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish.				✔
5	Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology.				✔
6	Identify and explain issues in biological sciences.				✔
7	Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning.				✔
8	Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed.				✔
9	Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions.				✔

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution