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Course Description Course Name : Invertebrates Course Code : BL 205 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CAHİT ERDEM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn about invertebrate animal morphology and systematics Specify systematic places and anatomical features of invertebrate animal groups. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Anatomy and systematics of invertebrates. Specifying systematic places and anatomical features of invertebrate animal groups. Course Contents : Morphology and classification of invertebrate animals. Their respiration, digestion, excretion, circulation and reproduction systems shall be evaluated. 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 Principles of systematics, classification Source and reading Lecture and discussion 2 General Characteristics of Protozoa Source and reading Lecture and discussion 3 Properties and classification of Flagellata and Rhizopoda Classes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 4 Properties and classification of Sporozoa and Ciliata Classes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 5 Properties and classification of Porifera Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 6 Properties and classification of Cnidaria and Ctenophora Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 7 Properties and classification of Platyhelminthes Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Source and reading Lecture and discussion 9 Properties and classification of Nematoda and Rotifera Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 10 Properties and classification of Annelida Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 11 Properties and classification of Mollusca Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 12 documentary representationg about this topic Source and reading Lecture and discussion 13 Properties and classification of Arthropoda Source and reading Lecture and discussion 14 Properties of Echinodermata Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 15 Classification of Echinodermata Phylum Source and reading Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Source and reading Lecture and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Demirsoy, A.,1999. Yaşamın Temel Kuralları; Omurgasızlar. METEKSAN AŞ.ISBN975-7746-26-6. Ankara. 1210 s. Hegner, R.W. and Engemann, J.G., 1969. Invertebrate Zoology.Collier MakmillanLtd., London. 619p 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 4 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 methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 4 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 0 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 3 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 2 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 1 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 0 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. 4 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 3 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 2 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. 2 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 96 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84 ECTS Credit: 4