COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PROBLEM- BASED LEARNING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
BYT 6020 PROBLEM- BASED LEARNING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR YILDIZAY AYYILDIZ

Offered to

Ph.D. in Biotechnology
BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Objective

In this course, it is aimed to
­ Defining and understanding a problem and applying solution strategies critically,
­ Accomplishing problem-based learning process in biotechnology,
­ Improving problem-solving skills in biotechnology research.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   At the end of this course, students able to: Explain problem-based learning methods and strategies,
2   Be aware of the importance of effective factors in problem-based learning and discuss these factors,
3   Examine the stages of the problem-based learning process,
4   Define a problem in the field of biotechnology,
5   Address the problem effectively by accessing information sources in the field of biotechnology, and discuss in their groups,
6   Produce solution ways to the biotechnology problem in their groups,
7   Work collaboratively, share information and make effective presentations as a group member in their groups,
8   Improve problem-solving, analytical thinking, time management, effective technology use, and communication skills.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Problem-based learning, and its basic philosophy and importance
2 Problem-based learning process
3 Criteria for the application of problem-based learning
4 Selection of a biotechnology problem in created groups
5 Discussion of the problem-solving process, and task distribution
6 In the solution of a biotechnology problem example, orientation to information sources, review and evaluation
7 In the solution of a biotechnology problem example, orientation to information sources, review and evaluation
8 Midterm exam
9 In the solution of a biotechnology problem example, satisfying of the process development by group members benefiting from sources such as laboratory, industry, expert opinion
10 In the solution of a biotechnology problem example, satisfying of the process development by group members benefiting from sources such as laboratory, industry, expert opinion
11 Reporting of data related to the biotechnology problem in group work, discussing and providing additional information if required
12 Presentations of groups about biotechnology problem solving steps in classroom and evaluations
13 Presentations of groups about biotechnology problem solving steps in classroom and evaluations
14 The presentation by the students of their work as a report and evaluation their selves in the light of feedback

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
-Evensen, D. H., and C. E. Hmelo-Silver. Problem-based learning: A research perspective on learning interactions. Routledge, 2000.
-Oliver, A. L. Networks for learning and knowledge creation in biotechnology. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Supplementary Book(s):
-Duch, B. J., S. E. Groh, D. E. Allen. The power of problem-based learning: a practical "how to" for teaching undergraduate courses in any discipline. Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2001.
-Woods, D. Problem-based learning and problem-solving, Ed: D. Boud, Problem-Based Learning for the Professions. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasian, Sydney, 1985.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Problem-based learning
2. Cooperative learning
3. Question-answer technique
4. Computer-based learning
5. Homework
6. Presentation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 PAR PARTICIPATION
4 FIN FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.20 + ASG * 0.20 + PAR * 0.20 + FIN * 0.40
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE(RESIT) MTE * 0.20 + ASG * 0.20 + PAR * 0.20 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Meaningful learning of the basic concepts given in presentations, association of concepts with each other, establishing the cause-result relationships and making comments by using the information available for problems and evaluating idea generation are carried out with mid-term and final exams, active participation to the lecture, homework.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Leman Tarhan, DEU Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
E-mail: leman.tarhan@deu.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Yıldızay Ayyıldız, DEU Torbalı Vocational School
E-mail: yildizay.ayyildiz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52
Preparation for midterm exam 1 22 22
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Preparing presentations 2 23 46
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 188

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.13
LO.23
LO.32334
LO.4535
LO.53535
LO.64555
LO.74455
LO.85555

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