BIOL502 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380502 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr BANU BAYYURT KOCABAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. aid in the development of presentation skills of scientific literature
2. aid in the development of critical reading of scientific literature
3. aid in the development of effective commumnication of scientific literare with audiance
Course Content
Graduate students prepare a compilation of research articles on topic of interest in their field of study and present. Students may also include results and progresses of their own research. Presentations are followed by discussions among the faculty members and graduate students attending the seminars. (F/S)
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of semester, students will understand the basics of scientific literature presentations, and how to communicate the literature to an audiance.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in biology literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences within the context of other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution