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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | BİK550 |
| Name | PHILOSOPY OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL LABORATORY EDUCATION |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
The course covers themes such as the history of biochemistry education, philosophy of science, laboratory ethics, teaching methodologies, critical thinking, assessment strategies, current issues, and concepts of professional roles.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to examine the core concepts, historical development, ethical dimensions, scientific reasoning, and philosophical foundations of biochemistry and clinical laboratory education, thereby strengthening students' scientific and professional identities.
Course Precondition
pass an exam
Resources
Have a basic understanding of the history and philosophy of science Possess fundamental knowledge of biochemistry and laboratory techniques
Notes
Show interest in educational psychology and teaching strategies
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies scientific reasoning systems |
| LO02 | Explains the historical and cultural foundations of biochemistry education |
| LO03 | Applies ethical principles in clinical laboratory education |
| LO04 | Analyzes educational issues in the field and proposes solutions |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explain the structure and function of the basic tissues of the body. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Belirsiz | Explain the structure and functions of the cell, their physiological mechanisms and bioelectrical events. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Belirsiz | Explain the structure and functions of biochemical molecules involved in metabolism. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Belirsiz | Know the structure and function of genetic material (DNA and RNA), gene expression, genome structure, nucleic acid metabolism and the use of DNA in medicine, the basic principles of heredity. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Conceptual Framework | Nature of Science and Scientific Thinking | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Major Stages in the History of Science | Emergence of Biochemistry as a Science | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Evolution of Clinical Laboratory Science | Limits of Scientific Knowledge | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Positivism and Its Critiques | Paradigm and Meaning: Kuhn’s Approach | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Scientific Theories and Falsifiability | Ethical Foundations: Clinical and Lab Ethics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Ethical Reasoning in Education | Professional Ethics and Roles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Scientific Attitude and Professional Responsibility | Learning Environments in Clinical Labs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Pedagogical Foundations of Biochemistry Education | Adult Learning: Principles of Andragogy | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Critical Thinking and Scientific Argument | Scientific Literacy in Education | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Designing Laboratory Education | Holistic Educational Approaches | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Teaching Strategies: Problem-Based Learning | Assessment and Evaluation Methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Clinical Decision Making and Biochemical Data | Simulation-Based Education | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Integrating Digital Technologies in Education | Educational Innovation and Leadership | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Cultural Diversity in Education | Ethics in Scientific Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||