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  Course Description
Course Name : Insect Physiology II

Course Code : BY-720

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET İSKENDER EMRE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has detailed examination of the physiological events in insects

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Detailed examination of the physiological events in insects

Course Contents : The working mechanism of insect organisms

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction none oral presentation
2 Energy metabolism none oral presentation
3 Fligt muscle physiology none oral presentation
4 Water balance in terresrial insects none oral presentation
5 Osmoregulation in terrestrial insects: Salt balance none oral presentation
6 Osmoregulation: Aquatic environments none oral presentation
7 Physiology of malphigian tubules and hindgut none oral presentation
8 Midterm exam test
9 Adaptation to extreme cold none oral presentation
10 Physiology of diapause none oral presentation
11 Respiration in aquatic insects none oral presentation
12 Hemolymph transport of energy metabolites none oral presentation
13 Temperature regulation during flight none oral presentation
14 Temperature regulation during flight none oral presentation
15 Insect immunology none oral presentation
16/17 Final exam test


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 Insect physiology, V.B. Wigglesworth
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 4
2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 3
3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 3
4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4
5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 4
6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 4
7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 3
8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 3
9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 4
10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 3
11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0
12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 0
13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 0
14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4
15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 4
16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0
17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6