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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Universe and Evolution |
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| Course Code |
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SBS210 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof. OSMAN GÜLNAZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the nature of information and science, understands evolution and explains the process of the formation of the universe.
Knows about the formation of the universe.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to help students gain information about the development of scientific thought, evolution and be able to evaluate the nature of science and formation of the universe. |
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| Course Contents |
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Formation of the universe, big bang, chemical evolution, biological evolution and physical evolution theories and opinions on evolution and micro-evolution. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition of Evolution: Development of the evolution concept |
lecture notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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2 |
The introduction of the universe, planets and the solar system and introduction to the Big Bang and the formation of the universe. |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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3 |
The formation of our Earth and planets |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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4 |
chemical evolution |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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5 |
physical evolution |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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6 |
The origin of genetic variety |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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7 |
variation |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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8 |
exam |
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9 |
mutation |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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10 |
natural selection |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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11 |
The formation of the species |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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12 |
The formation of the species |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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13 |
the evolution of man |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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14 |
the evolution of man |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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15 |
Review |
lecture Notes |
Lectures, documentaries and videos related to the subject, question and answer discussion |
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16/17 |
exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Futuyma 2008. Evolution. Prentice-Hall
Deimrsoy. A. Heredity and Evolution 1984, Ankara: Meteksan Publications
Freeman, S. & Herron, JC (2002) Evolutionary analysis, Trans. ed. Naked, B. et al. Palme Pub., Ankara.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. |
0 |
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2 |
They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. |
1 |
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3 |
They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. |
0 |
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4 |
They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. |
1 |
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5 |
They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. |
0 |
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6 |
The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. |
1 |
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7 |
They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. |
4 |
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8 |
They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. |
3 |
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9 |
They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. |
4 |
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10 |
They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. |
2 |
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11 |
They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. |
0 |
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12 |
They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. |
2 |
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13 |
They recognize scientific basis of education. |
5 |
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14 |
They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. |
3 |
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15 |
They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. |
1 |
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16 |
They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. |
0 |
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17 |
They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. |
3 |
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18 |
They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. |
3 |
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19 |
They value life-long learning. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
10 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 66 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.64 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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