FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Accounting and Auditing Program
GENS 201 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Fundemantals of Natural Sciences
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GENS 201
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims to teach the students to solve the encountered problems in natural sciences with scientific thinking |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course comprises the scientific thinking approach to the encountered problems and the fundamental principles of natural sciences and of life. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the course | Examination of the posted HIM 103 syllabus Prepare how to introduce yourself (write on a piece of paper for your own) (Name, High School, Hobby, and What you expect from this course in one sentence) |
2 | Introduction to Science | Student should read: The Nature of Scientific Thinking (Harvard Graduate School of Education)- the related chapters of the reference material (pages 4-12). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PKQ_M7AtU&t=41s |
3 | Identifying & Describing Problems | Student should read: Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking – Concepts and Tools” (Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder)- the related chapters of the reference material. Student should prepare a short list of daily problems he/she encounters Examination of provided cases and presentations http://www.studygs.net/problem/problemsolvingv1.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B271L3NtAw |
4 | Scientific Methodology | Student should read “A Miniature Guide to Scientific Thinking” (by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder) pages 2-14 and Instructors' Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUP8rFWzVt4 |
5 | Database Searching and Presenting Scientific Information 1. Accessing information and testing its accuracy: Google Scholar -Pubmed 2.How to Prepare an oral presentation? 3.How to prepare a poster presentation? | |
6 | Scientific Persona (Student Oral Presentations) | Preparation of presentations on topics previously selected |
7 | Introduction to Natural Sciences | Instructors’ Notes http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/recipe/ http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/misconceptions/ |
8 | MIDTERM | Contents of weeks 1-7 |
9 | Basic Principles of Earth Sciences | Instructors’ Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGXi_9A__Vc |
10 | Basic Principles of Life I Cell & Homeostasis | Instructors’ Notes Reading basic concepts from Campbell Biology, 10th Edition (Reece, et al.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8 |
11 | Basic Principles of Life II Biomolecules Energy for life Introduction to Metabolism | Insructors’ Notes Basic Medical Biochemistry-A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition (Liebermann and Marks) (Pages 341-347) |
12 | Basic Principles of Life III Basic Structure & Function of Human Body | Instructors’ Notes |
13 | Students’ Oral Presentations Evaluation of a Poster presentation Feedback for the whole course | 1) Student should prepare a summary (slide presentation) of the Project Homework with his/her group, according to “oral presentation guidelines”. The slide presentation (max. 2 slides) should include: Topic of Project-Scientific Question-Hypothesis-Aim and Objectives 2) Student should prepare some questions and also some feedback on the whole course (One good point and one bad point) |
14 | Students’ Poster presentations (Project on Natural Sciences) | Student should prepare his/her poster according to the poster presentation guidelines and hang them on the Poster Area (Block A first floor) before 10:00 in the morning, 17.05.2017. Students should be presenting their posters between 10:00 and 12:50. A review committee will ask questions and review and evaluate the posters. |
15 | FINAL | Weeks 1-15 |
16 | Review of the Semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks |
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
3
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15
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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25
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
3
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5
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15
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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30
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Presentation / Jury |
15
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0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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10
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10
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Final Exam |
1
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15
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15
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Total |
160
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the area. |
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2 | To be able to approach problems with an analytical and holistic viewpoint. |
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3 | To be able to gain knowledge about both national and international accounting and auditing standards. |
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4 | To be able to communicate the findings and solutions to the accounting and auditing problems in written and oral formats. |
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5 | To be able to critically evaluate the performance of accounting and other related management information systems, and organizations. |
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6 | To be able to develop innovative and creative approach to real-life business issues. |
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7 | To be able to integrate knowledge gained in the main areas of accounting and auditing through a strategic perspective. |
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8 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to accounting and auditing. |
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9 | To be able to demonstrate both leadership and team-work skills through being an efficient and effective team member. |
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10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when evaluating and making business decisions. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of business administration and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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