BIOL601 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380601 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | PhD |
| 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
Students pursuing Ph.D. degree 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 | Generalize the inner workings of the scientific process systematically and extrapolate the results to other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Discuss critically and invent novel problems, solve by choosing appropriate experimental and theoretical approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, interpret and communicate literature in every aspects of biology both in English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Prepare oral and written reports in English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Identify and explain issues in various aspects of Biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Adapt the problems to the newest challenges by acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Produce and interpret data as an individual, as well as a team player, and prioritize the procedure sequences in case of leadership for national and international communities. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Publish scientific articles and texts in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution