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Course Description Course Name : General Biology Laboratory I Course Code : FTÖ203 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATİH MATYAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows about the functioning of biological phenomena,studies of living things.Understands Cell concept, cell division , plant and animal tissues, reproduction in plants Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learning experimentally of Biological structures and phenomena Course Contents : Microscope, osmos, diffusion, plant and animal cells, cell division, plant and animal tissue Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Biology Laboraruvary   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Use of basic laboratory techniques Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 2 Laboratory safety Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 3 Introduction of the microscope, the use of microscope Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 4 Examination of the cell structure Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 5 Observation of osmosis Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 6 Observation of Diffusion Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 7 Examination of plant cell Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 8 Mid-Term Exam 9 Examination of animal cells Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 10 Stages of cell division Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 11 Examination of animal tissues Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 12 Examination of plant tissues Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 13 Examination of plant developmental stages Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 14 Examination of seedless plants Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 15 Examination of flowering plants Reading related chapter Lecture, question and answer, experiment 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     Laboratory Manual for Biology: Science for Life, Pearson, 2007     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 3 2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 1 3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 2 4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 1 5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 3 6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 3 7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3 8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 5 9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 5 10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 5 11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 3 12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 5 13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3 14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 3 15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 3 16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 1 17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 5 18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 3 19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 4 20 In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 80 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2 ECTS Credit: 3