• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe fundamental structure of makro and micro molecules in life forms

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To be able to define general concepts and problems related to Molecular Biology and Genetics and to produce solutions.
   2. To be able to define the structure-function relationship at the molecular level in cells and organisms.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
2. Appreciate assignment and importance of cells, organels and cell diversities

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To be able to define general concepts and problems related to Molecular Biology and Genetics and to produce solutions.
   2. To be able to understand the relationship between matter and energy in organisms.
   3. To be able to define the structure-function relationship at the molecular level in cells and organisms.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
3. Grasp differences of animal and plant cells and their tissues, organs, fundamental structures, physiology and reproductive mechanisms

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To be able to define general concepts and problems related to Molecular Biology and Genetics and to produce solutions.
   2. To be able to define the structure-function relationship at the molecular level in cells and organisms.
   3. To be able to explain the genetic information flow in organisms and populations.
   4. To be able to drive hypotheses using existing knowledge, designing and conducting experiment for problem solving and make correct interpretation of the results obtained from the experiment.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
4. Follow up the current topics related to Biology

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. To be able to comprehend the history and nature of scientific thinking and to apply them to problems in the field.
   2. To be able to follow current scientific and technological innovations with the awareness of continuous learning and to apply them in the field.

   Method of assessment

   1. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction to Ecology and Biosphere
Week 2:	Atoms, Bonds, Water, Acids-bases and the importance and recycling of water and carbon in Ecosystem
Week 3:	Macromolecules of the Cell, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids and nutrient recycling in Ecosystem
Week 4:	Energy and life in Ecosystem
Week 5:	Introduction to cell and organelles
Week 6:	Endomembrane system
Week 7:	Respiration, Photosynthesis
Week 8:	1st Midterm
Week 9:	Cell Signaling
Week 10:	Mitosis and Meiosis
Week 11:	Genetics and gene idea
Week 12:	The chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance
Week 13:	DNA replication, transcription, translation
Week 14:	Regulation of gene expression
Week 15*:	Practical applications of DNA technology affect our lives in many ways Homework presentations
Week 16*:	Final exam
Textbooks and materials:	• Biology: A Global Approach, Global Edition, 12 Kelly Reece, Jane B.; Taylor, Martha R.; Simon, Eric J.; Dickey, Jean L.; Hogan (Author) ISBN-13: 978-0135188743 - ISBN-10: 0135188741 ISBN-10: 1292008652 | ISBN-13: 9781292008653 • Becker's World of the Cell, 9th Edition, Jeff Hardin, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Gregory Paul Bertoni, Columbus State Community College ISBN13: 9780321934925 • Life: The Science of Biology , Tenth Edition ©2014 David E. Sadava (The Claremont Colleges) , David M. Hillis (University of Texas at Austin) , H. Craig Heller (Stanford University) , May Berenbaum (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana), ISBN-10: 1-4292-9864-2; ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-9864-3
Recommended readings:	• Biology: A Global Approach, Global Edition, 12 Kelly Reece, Jane B.; Taylor, Martha R.; Simon, Eric J.; Dickey, Jean L.; Hogan (Author) ISBN-13: 978-0135188743 - ISBN-10: 0135188741 • Becker's World of the Cell, 9th Edition, Jeff Hardin, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Gregory Paul Bertoni, Columbus State Community College ISBN13: 9780321934925 • Life: The Science of Biology , Tenth Edition ©2014 David E. Sadava (The Claremont Colleges) , David M. Hillis (University of Texas at Austin) , H. Craig Heller (Stanford University) , May Berenbaum (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana), ISBN-10: 1-4292-9864-2; ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-9864-3;
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	40
Other in-term studies:	0	0
Project:	0	0
Homework:	14	20
Quiz:	0	0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	4	14
Own studies outside class:	3	12
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	6	2
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	6	2
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	10	1
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)