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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Vertebrates |
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| Course Code |
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BL 206 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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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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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. CAHİT ERDEM
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learning systematic places and anatomical features of vertebrate animal groups.
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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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Anatomy and systematics of vertebrates. Specifying systematic places and anatomical features of vertebrate animal groups. |
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| Course Contents |
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General characteristics of Chordates; Morphology and classification of Fishes, Amphibia, Reptilis, Aves and Mammalia; Respiration, digestion, excretion, circulation and reproduction systems. |
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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 |
General characteristics of Phyllum Chordata. |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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2 |
Properties and classification of Agnatha subphylum and Craniata grup |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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3 |
Properties and classification of Gnathostomata subphylum |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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4 |
Anatomy and Systematic of main vertebrate groups: Chondrichthyes |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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5 |
Anatomy and Systematic of main vertebrate groups: Cyclostomata, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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6 |
Anatomy and Systematic of main vertebrate groups: Cyclostomata, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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7 |
Amphibia |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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9 |
Amphibia |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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10 |
Reptilia |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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11 |
Documentary representation about this topic |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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12 |
Aves |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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13 |
Aves |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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14 |
Gnathostomata subphylum |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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15 |
Properties of Mammalia Classis |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Source and Reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Jan Pechenik (2009). Biology of the Invertebrates.ISBN-13: 978-0205075072
Hegner, R.W. and Engemann, J.G., 1969. Invertebrate Zoology.Collier MakmillanLtd., London. 619p
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
50 |
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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 |
Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology |
4 |
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2 |
Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology |
3 |
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3 |
Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology |
0 |
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4 |
takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered |
2 |
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5 |
plans and manages the projects as a member of team |
2 |
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6 |
informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems |
3 |
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7 |
communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works |
0 |
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8 |
Knows the importance of individual development |
3 |
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9 |
Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. |
3 |
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10 |
Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. |
4 |
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11 |
Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods |
3 |
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12 |
Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology |
3 |
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13 |
Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. |
4 |
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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 |
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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). |
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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 |
4 |
5 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 92 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.68 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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