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  Course Description
Course Name : General Biology 2

Course Code : BL 102

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI
Prof.Dr. HATİCE KORKMAZ GÜVENMEZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Students who take this course and succeed obtain basic information on chemical contents of cell, structure and function of cell,the genetic of prokaryotes and eukaryotes organisms, animal tissues and systems, vertabrates and invertabrates, ecology and environmental pollution

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BL 102 General Biology 2


Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to prepare students to upper classes by teaching basic informations on different subjects of biology

Course Contents : The chemical component of living organisms Journey to the cell interior (structure and function) Organization and control of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genoms DNA technologies and genomics Procaryotes and the origin of metabolic diversity Microbial models; Virus and bacteria genetic Protection of Natural resources Animal structures and function Vertabrates and invertabrates Introduction to animal evalution Animal systems Ecology and environmental pollution

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 The chemical contents of the living creatures Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
2 A jounet to the cell Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
3 organisation and control of prokaryotes and eukaryotes genoms Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
4 DNA technology and genomics Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
5 Origin of metabolic biodiversity and prokaryote Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
6 Microbial models, viruses and bacterial genetics Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
7 protection of natural sources Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
8 Exam Exam Exam
9 Introduction to cell structure and function Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
10 Invertabrates and vertabrates Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
11 Invertabrates and vertabrates Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
12 Introduction to animal evolution Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
13 Systems in animals Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
14 Reproduction and developements in animals Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
15 Ecology and environmental pollution Read the current lecture notes Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes
16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Campell, Reece, 2006. Biology (translation from the 6th edition)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 2
2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 2
3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 5
4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 5
5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 5
6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 5
7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 1
8 Knows the importance of individual development 3
9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 3
10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 3
11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 3
12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 5
13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 3
14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3
15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 2
* 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 6 84
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 161
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.44
ECTS Credit: 6